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.i? nil --rptiskuK, , i,c,{_ i 1 <br /> Parks & Recreation is Tour it ssential ervice v YES Communications <br /> { i ,, <br /> L <br /> May/June 2011 There is something exciting happening in Roseville&you are encouraged to be part of it! <br /> www.cityofroseville.com/parks April was a month for community engagement and resident input. <br /> May is a time for input analysis and planning the path to implementation. <br /> June will be a time for parks and recreation survey reporting and community connections. <br /> Path 10 Ihrplaraltatiom Commits Update It <br /> NIMay 11 Community Meeting Summary Finance&Communications Work Group <br /> ", , Citizen Lead:Jason Etten,Jim Stark Citizen Lead:Gregg Cummings,Dave Holt,Jake Jacobson <br /> '` ? Sixty-five Roseville residents gathered on May 11 to learn The group met in April to discuss a variety of funding options <br /> the preliminary findings from the recently conducted Parks& and communications strategies.Significant time was spent <br /> Recreation Interest and Opinion Survey.Graphs prepared by discussing the benefits and potential support for a local sales <br /> `L . 1tr. <br /> Leisure Vision,a national market and research firm,provided tax to support parks and recreation.In casual conversations with <br /> % raw data from 500 completed surveys.Final survey findings community members,the work group has found support for this <br /> it 4 r 4 are scheduled to be presented to the Roseville City funding option.The work group will research grant opportunities <br /> - �s-A Council and Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission for projects and development benefitting the Nature Center, <br /> y ... on Monday,June 20th.The final report will be presented by Boardwalk,Natural Resources and the OVAL,to name a few. <br /> Leisure Vision staff and include the findings from a minimum of Another area for consideration is public-private partnerships.In <br /> t 600 completed surveys that proportionately represent the four all instances,it is important to consider a combination of funding <br /> community sectors identified in the Master Plan.The final report options,to research successful funding plans for like situations <br /> .-,, -.- will also provide valuable information from cross-tabulations and a strong understanding of local issues. <br /> that link interests,priorities and funding support. <br /> r R Communication strategies will kick into high gear with the release <br /> ` .. ` c '+ t Jim Stark and Jason Etten(Roseville Residents and Master of the final outcomes from the parks and recreation survey.The <br /> 4 �.... Plan Implementation Citizen Organizing Team Members) work group recommended utilizing electronic communications <br /> - shared their thoughts on the preliminary information and led a and social media as much as possible and the value of direct <br /> 4 , community conversation on the findings.Early survey messages connections either through word of mouth or direct calling.The <br /> .• include; master plan newsletter has been well received and a good way to <br /> • 90%of survey participants had visited at least one present current information. <br /> Roseville Park in the past 12 months.The national average, 'P' ` • <br /> is 72%of survey participants visit a local park within a 12 <br /> �.— ei °-� G month time period. <br /> '-� 4 • 95%of survey participants rated the physical condition of 44;° •_ ,- I" k ..A- ,L ,rL* <br /> all parks visited as good or excellent. o► <br /> f <br /> �.:=> •P,,, • Trails,pathways and community connections continue to <br /> ILL, be a priority. <br /> The Community Meeting also included an opportunity for <br /> ath to Implementatio attendees to meet with individual work groups to discuss Constellation Rep representatives <br /> group activitites to date,future projects and topic specific Work Group Citizen Lead:Erin Azer,Jim Stark <br /> May 2011 Community Input brainstorming. The constellation group met in April.There was brief review of <br /> May 23 Citizen Organizing Team Looking to Join a Work Group? the constellation map and the Master Plan.We also discussed <br /> Council Update the importance of having a clear and focused message including <br /> June 2011 Community The Master Plan Implementation Work Groups talking points and a written"blurb"to be distributed to <br /> y Connections welcome all community members.Participation is neighborhood publications.Some members of the constellation <br /> June 20 Parks&Recreation Survey flexible, members can be involved as much or as group began to distribute information about the next meeting <br /> Report to Council throughout Roseville.We also discussed getting to the Discover <br /> P little as they wish. What's most important is to stay your Parks events.Now we anxiously await feedback from the <br /> July 2011 Community Conversation informed and share your ideas and suggestions. survey.Please contact Jill Anfang if you are willing to post or <br /> July 28 Community Meeting#3 For more information or to join a work group deliver master plan information at churches,organizations and <br /> Next Steps-Projects&Funding contact Jill Anfang @ 651-792-7102 other locations in your neighborhood. <br /> or jill.anfang @ci.roseville.mn.us As always,encourage neighbors and friends to get involved. <br />