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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 25,2011 Page 16 those various categories. Ms. Kelsey noted that the Metropolitan Council's in- formation also drove the HRA's annual spending requirements as well. Councilmember McGehee advised that, in her discussions with Metropolitan Council representatives, their studies also looked at the quality of jobs and availa- ble public transportation. While Roseville had a fairly good bus system, Coun- cilmember McGehee opined that the community had a number of poorly paid re- tail jobs. While continued comments were made on the great parks and recreation facilities the community had to offer and how to get more support for them and encourage families with children to locate in Roseville, Councilmember McGehee opined that there remained a need to build housing for seniors and bring in em- ployment that paid head-of-household jobs. Rather than engineering a specific type of community, Councilmember McGehee further opined that the future of Roseville needed to be considered as well; and opined that it was not an accident that Roseville was the most senior of the suburbs; but that it did not rank as hav- ing the best housing stock or providing head-of-household jobs. Councilmember Willmus noted that the point made by Ms. Kelsey were not lost on him; and opined that in reviewing grants and affordable housing options, the City may be ahead of Metropolitan Council projections, Roseville remained one of the higher rent communities around right now; and questioned whether the Metropolitan Council had classed the City of Roseville accurately based on those rents. Ms. Kelsey noted rent-restricted versus market rent units; and changes based on supply and demand. Ms. Kelsey opined that it was her understanding that the supply for rental housing was diminishing, causing rents to excel. Mayor Roe opined that it made sense to follow-up tonight's discussion with a strategic planning discussion for larger city issues as well as future housing needs. Ms. Kelsey advised that when the HRA did their periodic strategic planning up- dates, they sought City Councilmember involvement; and anticipated another HRA strategic meeting in January. Councilmember Pust commended the HRA on coming forward with a zero per- cent levy increase recommendation again this year; and thanked them for their continued diligence in this effort, while allowing them to continue work on good programs for the community. Councilmember Johnson thanked Ms. Kelsey for her very favorable representa- tion of the City on her recent KSTP television spot. Mayor Roe concurred. 11. Public Hearings