2010-09-18_PR Comm Minutes-Annual Retreat

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ROSEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ANNUAL RETREAT MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 ROSEVILLE CITY HALL & PARK TOUR LOCATIONS ~ 9:00AM PRESENT: Azer, Doneen, Etten, D.Holt, M. Holt, Jacobson, Pederson, Ristow, Stark, Willmus ABSENT: STAFF: Brokke, Anfang, Evenson WELCOME 1. PRESENT and DISCUSS PARKS and RECREATION DRAFT MASTER PLAN 2. Brokke introduced Master Plan Draft presentation. Michael Schroeder from LHB was present to brief commission on the latest version of the Master Plan Update. Schroeder was looking for feedback from the commission on the organization of the document, clarifications, omissions and input on what works and what does not. Commission Discussion: Stark inquired into how citizens can comment on the plan and future implementation. o Etten questioned section organization, his suggestion is to move “essential service” discussions earlier in o section 1 and group the constellation and sectors discussions with the neighborhood and community orientation, these moves recognize the significance of the essential services discussion and grouped like topics, it was also suggested that the following sections follow a similar organization. M. Holt recognized the respectfulness that was shown through out the document to the work done by o earlier generation of citizens. Doneen suggested creating a one page highlight of the key directions that can be used to promote and o educate. D. Holt suggested titling the first section Core Values and Key Directions to better describe content. o Doneen asked for a key or more clarity for the Constellation diagram. o Doneen and Etten suggested including “bringing neighborhoods together: as part of the first section o essential service dialogue (similar to writings on page B3). Doneen inquired into the selection of parks used for the concept plans o Stark commented that the group seemed to represent a spectrum of park types. o Schroeder added the parks were chosen based on geographic diversity, need for shelter o upgrades and served as a design demonstration more than a concept development. Etten suggested moving the listing of Parks and Recreation benefits to earlier in the document as these o frame the need for master plan updates. M. Holt suggested sighting or identifying sources used when writing the benefits section. A bibliography o or source list may be useful in the appendices. Etten suggested making the second section more concise o D. Holt added that a picture flow chart may help visualize the information. o Doneen commented that writers did a good job of capturing the community input for the Southwest o Corner but felt that the dialogue may lead readers to believe that needs are being met with parks and facilities in Falcon Heights and Lauderdale. Commission wide discussion followed with many around the table suggesting that the o document presents the Southwest Corner situation exactly as it is and makes good recommendations for rectifying the lack of parks in this area. Commission agreed to submit all suggestions and comments to Jeff Evenson for consideration in the o final document.