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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 20,2011 Page 12 Chair Etten noted that this was one of the tasks of the Commission to determine what other organizations are already working on connections and how the City can partner with them. Councilmember Willmus expressed his surprise that skating center and HANC usage was as high as indicated; and questioned if other things had come as a sur- prise or area of interest for Commissioners. Commissioner Azer noted that, while Roseville is a destination community, its parks were also destinations; and noted that more parks would be utilized, or if existing parks were increased (e.g. Lexington Park), it would only serve to further enhance Roseville as a destination community. Commissioner Azer opined that she had never been in a community where there was so much pride in its parks as there was in Roseville; and opined that while currently a secret, that information needed to get out. Commissioner Simbeck, as a newer member of the community, advised that one of the reasons his family had moved to Roseville was due to its park system and amenities. Living across from Reservoir Woods, Commissioner Simbeck recog- nized how great of a facility it was; and how he and his wife kept commenting on how great it was to live in Roseville, opining that people obviously recognize that as well and use facilities, as indicated by survey results. Commissioner Simbeck expressed his appreciation for tonight's dialogue, given the important decisions before the Commission and City, opining that things were moving in the right di- rection and expressed his happiness at being a part of the process. Commissioner David Holt opined that the survey results indicating how many people were utilizing the parks served to validate the system as well used and va- lued by the community; and emphasized the theme begun last fall that the City Council and community recognize the Parks and Recreation system as an essen- tial service, and be included in discussions when spending decisions were made and priorities determined for infrastructure. Commissioner Holt opined that the value of the parks and recreation system was why many chose to live in Roseville, in addition to area schools, and while maintenance was a part of that, many wanted more and people were willing to put funds toward those things they va- lued most. Commissioner Holt further opined that the options and choices of what the City Council purchased, and the community's willingness to make that investment in what they term as essential service appeared obvious. As the longest-seated commissioner off and on over the last twenty (20) years, Commissioner Pederson advised that she had a lot of background in the parks and recreation system, and that she also fit in the over-55 age demographic. While having raised their children in Roseville, she noted that she and her husband still loved the park system, and it was one reason they remained in Roseville. Com- missioner Pederson opined that parks and recreation is essential as it kept Rose-