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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 13, 2012 Page 17 Discussion items included economic development (lines 67 and 72) and status of that particular strategy based on Community Development Department-specific strategies, and near future development of costs and staffing requirements to achieve outlined strategies and a timeframe for doing so; if and how to allocate resources for short- and long-term opportunities and options; and which options staff thought provided the most impact, while identifying areas from which to al- locate funds to achieve those strategies and goals. Mayor Roe referenced the existing work plan, lines 60-63. City Manager Malinen referenced line 68, and page 8 of the existing work plan (line 166 and line 188) and questioned if this was specific to housing and redevel- opment or related to under-utilized and high-crime areas. Mayor Roe opined that he read it as both commercial and residential. Finance Director Miller noted that this was one of his strategies, and his intent was that it be broad and not specific to housing; but with the intent to create in- centives to work on community-wide economic development for all under- utilized properties. At the request of Councilmember Pust as to what types of incentives, Mr. Miller advised that the financial aspect was part of it, not just local funding; however, he suggested the need to look at the overall picture of all things that allowed the problem to continue. In his ten years with the City of Roseville, Mr. Miller noted that some of the problems at the beginning of his tenure were still evident, and while the problems were recognized, but not resolved with the existing tools; and questioned as a citizen when the City should or could get involved and eradicate a specific problem. Mayor Roe noted that this was also related to the tax base as well and problem properties negatively impacting property values beyond a particular parcel. Councilmember McGehee referenced Brooklyn Park as an example of proactive solutions. Mr. Miller noted that the Brooklyn Park example was one option to take more di- rect control of properties; however, he cautioned that it was not viable in all situa- tions. Mayor Roe noted that it would require the City investing in and taking advantage of some tools not currently being used and would require identification of re- sources.