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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 1992 Another point raised by LCRA is their belief that it would be a conflict of interest for Roseville to administer the Little Canada recreation program. LCRA believes that as day-to-day decisions arise that would effect both programs, decisions would be made in Roseville's best interest. Another concern is loss of accountability. LCRA believes there would be no direct supervision by Little Canada to oversee the day-to-day operation of the program. Morelan reported that the argument has been made that Roseville staff will be accountable to the Little Canada City Administrator and City Council. However, LCRA questions whether the City Administrator has the time or background to oversee the administration of the program. Another concern expressed by the LCRA has to do with the control of Little Canada facilities. Morelan pointed out that Roseville has expressed a desire to use Little Canada facilities. LCRA believes that if Roseville is given control over scheduling of facilities, Little Canada will lose the use of those facilities. While there has been discussion that this can be addressed in a contract with Roseville, LCRA believes there would be no one to watchdog the situation. Morelan reported that Roseville has indicated that use of Little Canada facilities will reduce their costs. LCRA believes that if $30,000 is not enough to administer the program, Roseville can further reduce costs by using Little Canada facilities rather than their own. Morelan reported that LCRA is also concerned about jeopardizing working relations that the City's recreation department currently has with other cities, such as Maplewood and St. Paul. LCRA questions that Roseville's philosophy will be the same as Little Canada's. Another concern is logistics and whether there would be any face-to-face interaction between Little Canada staff and Roseville's. The ability for City Departments to interact on a day-to-day basis in the operation of the City will be lost. Morelan reported on the concern of loss of community identity. LCRA believes that with Roseville running the day-to-day operation, there will be public perception that the programs are Roseville's and not Little Canada's and over time, strong community identity will be lost. LCRA believes that a strong community identity makes for better residents, instills community pride, builds good character in youth, etc. Morelan reported that if an agreement is reached with Roseville, the LCRA has strong reservations about whether it will continue to exist. LCRA is not sure Page 9