History

Before There Were Neighborhood Associations

In the early 70's, police in communities across the country started Neighborhood Watch programs. Developed in response to a sharp increase in crime, the program was created to keep neighborhoods safe through community involvement. The participation was robust across Roseville. As the city grew, so did the variety of calls, many needing to be addressed by other departments within the cty.

The Creation of Meadow Oaks Neighborhood Association (MONA)

In the late 80's a federal grant became available for community police departments. It was designed to help cities develop positive community relationships via neighborhood associations. Upon receiving a grant, Community Relations Officer Lt. Bill Hughes reached out to Jim Williams who had directed numerous community service projects in Meadow Oaks. Hughes told Williams to "find a meeting room and see how many people you can get there." Williams went door to door asking neighbors to share their concerns. He prepared an agenda, called a meeting, and a neighborhood association pilot program began. The meeting was successful and attendance grew. Soon the Meadow Oaks Neighborhood Association was formed with Williams serving as the first president. 

Grant funds were used to create the Roseville Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (RCONA). This allowed the program to transition from city oversight into an all volunteer organization run by community members. Today Roseville has approximately 40 neighborhoods, several with active neighborhood associations. 

Meadow Oaks Boundaries

The Meadow Oaks neighborhood (see below) is comprised of approximately 140 condominiums, 550 homes, an assisted living and memory care facility, a senior living community, a major grocery store, and numerous businesses, all MONA members with voting rights.

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