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ROSEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2013 ROSEVILLE CITY HALL ~ 6:30pm PRESENT: Azer, Boehm, Diedrick, Doneen, Gelbach, D. Holt, M. Holt, Stoner, Wall ABSENT: Simbeck notified staff ahead of time about being unable to attend STAFF: Anfang, Brokke, Evenson, Johnson OTHERS: Gary Grefenberg, Michael Schroeder, Tim McILwain, Tim Wold 1. INTRODUCTIONS 2. ROLL CALL/PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Grefenberg spoke on behalf of the 75 households affiliated with SWARM (South West Area Roseville Monitor) in regards to Renewal Projects proposed for the Southwest quadrant of Roseville. Mr. Grefenberg made it very clear that he was not speaking on behalf of all of Southwest Roseville, just for the SWARM association membership.  Grefenberg recognized the efforts of the Commission and the Parks and Recreation department to involve our community throughout the Master Plan and Renewal Program processes and truly appreciates the level of engagement that has taken place.  Grefenberg spoke of the disappointment by SWARM in the recent ranking of potential Pathway Projects by the Public Works Commission. Earlier in the planning process the County Road B Pathway was listed as a high priority, the most recent ranking places the County Road B Pathway as #40 out of 40. Grefenberg reminded the Commission that County Road B is a major artery in o Southwest Roseville and the most important connection in SW Roseville. There currently is no easy pedestrian access to Brimhall School, Fairview o Community Center or Evergreen Park due to no pathway, no sidewalk and no striped shoulder. Residents in this area have been asking for a sidewalk along County Road B o for 20 years. Grefenberg is asking the Commission to give consideration for ranking the o County Road B pathway higher. Grefenberg also voiced concern about the level of involvement by the o Pathway Committee and Public Works Commission in relation to their lack of involvement in earlier Master Plan work. Commission Chair Holt recognized and thanked Grefenberg for his efforts to o share information in SW Roseville and encourage engagement among neighbors. Brokke talked briefly on how the trails and pathway Renewal Program funds o will be used based on what takes places with the County Road B-2 pathway and its final costs.  Grefenberg spoke to the openness of the NRATS meetings and the feeling he has had that the group is not open to all for comments and recommendations. Brokke briefed the group on the history of the NRATS (Natural Resources and Trails Subcommittee).