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Mr. Schwartz expressed appreciation for Mr. Toogood's observations related to <br /> education opportunities and strategies in area schools to address and become <br /> aware of how traffic flow could be controlled, managed or safer in Roseville. <br /> Member Vanderwall concurred with the educational piece, noting similar <br /> educational efforts undertaken as part of school bus safety issues. Member <br /> Vanderwall noted the multiple pedestrian safety issues in Roseville and the need <br /> to address them, specifically with the current lack of an adequate pathway system <br /> for students accessing community schools. <br /> Mr. Toogood expressed appreciation to Mr. Schwartz for clarifying his <br /> misperceptions, as he had brought up some connections and impacts that he had <br /> yet to consider. <br /> Chair DeBenedet noted that, if the TMP became policy, and as different <br /> neighborhoods made requests through the years, the TMP would establish a <br /> procedure to evaluate alternatives, explain current policy, and attempt to achieve <br /> consistency among neighborhoods, and find what works and what didn't work to <br /> further enhance consistency. <br /> Member Gjerdingen suggested that as part of the process, by neighborhoods <br /> bringing issues before staff and working cooperatively, a way may be found in the <br /> future for citizens or the City to bring those issues forward to Ramsey County. <br /> Commissioner discussion returned to those items Mr. Schwartz had previously <br /> identified in the staff report for additional focus. <br /> • Resident cost participation when the traffic study calls for the use of <br /> consultants <br /> Discussion included expertise of in-house staff versus hiring a consulting <br /> engineer for a study based on competencies; how those costs could best be <br /> addressed consistently and fairly if a study didn't proceed to construction or <br /> installation and could not be included as part of the overall project cost; and <br /> the receptiveness of a neighborhood to assume those study costs. <br /> Chair DeBenedet opined that such studies were the cost of government, <br /> recognizing that in-house competencies and expertise were not always going <br /> to be available without seeking outside consultants. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that staff was fully cognizant of their level of expertise; <br /> however, he noted the importance for the City Council to realistically <br /> understand the need for a resource commitment on their part in adopting a <br /> TMP policy. <br /> Page 11 of 16 <br />