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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 19, 2011 Page 7 Mr. Trudgeon observed that the data indicated that the number of people living in Roseville and employed in Roseville was high compared to the Cities of Shoreview and St. Louis Park. Mr. Trudgeon noted a workshop entitled "Navigating the New Normal" that was available and recommended that the City Council may wish to hold this two-hour workshop as a joint educational venture with the Plan- ning Commission; Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and City Council, as well as other interested parties; where professionals could address more detailed information on trends in the economy and projec- tions. Mr. Trudgeon advised that there was no charge for the workshop; and opined that it may prove very timely and beneficial for current discus- sions. Mr. Trudgeon estimated that the earliest available time for such a workshop, in facilitating schedules, would be in November or December of 2011; and offered to work on such an event at the direction of the City Council. Mayor Roe opined that this was certainly the type of information needed at this time; and questioned if the presentation would be tailored to Rose- ville. Mayor Roe questioned if the City was a member of the Urban Land Institute. Mr. Trudgeon advised that the presentation was by industry experts who provided an outside view of a specific community. Mr. Trudgeon advised that membership in the ULI was individual, with some of the City's Plan- ning and Community Development staff having individual memberships in the ULI. Councilmember Pust advised that she had seen a portion of the presenta- tion, and that it provided great information. Mayor Roe, with Council consensus, directed staff to schedule a work- shop; and to have the City's administrative secretary arrange schedules for Councilmembers, advisory commissioners, and logistics. At this point, Mr. Trudgeon advised that he was concluding his presenta- tion of data; and asked Mayor Roe to proceed with discussion at his dis- cretion. Mayor Roe opined that more information was needed projecting how and what businesses were indicated in the future; the demographics of who was moving into the metropolitan area or other places who may have the option of choosing Roseville; and form a marketing point of view, how