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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 13, 2012 Page 2 Mr. Schwartz advised that the priority ranking is scored on highest ridership and potential for providing the greatest benefit to the metropolitan area. Mr. Schwartz noted that, at the request of the City Council, the group was willing to make a presentation to the City Council, and further noted that transportation was ranked high on the City Council's list of goals for the community. Mr. Schwartz advised that funding for improved service was pending funding; however, he noted that part of the rationale in increasing service along these corridors was to better improve service and ridership on the Central Corridor Light Rail Line. Councilmember Pust advised that the group was hoping for a federal grant to jumpstart the funding in an effort to integrate it with completion of the Central Corridor Light Rail in 2014. Discussion included length of the proposed line on Snelling with stops anticipated every 1/2 mile from Rosedale Mall to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport and crossing the Central Corridor Light Rail; increased amenities at stops similar to those on the Light Rail Corri- dors with boarding platforms; decreased time at stops with additional access points on express buses, based on current and typical bus routes having significant time spent at stop lights and boarding of passengers; and various models for bus stop amenities de- pending on available rights-of-way space. City Manager Malinen expressed enthusiasm from staff's perspective, and advised that he would attempt to arrange for a presentation for a future City Council meeting. Mayor Roe suggested that the City Council consider a letter or support or a resolution of support to further emphasize the City of Roseville's strong enthusiasm. Councilmember Pust suggested that the City of Roseville take a leadership role and invite City Council's from other communities along the corridor to show regional support and for one presentation to all stakeholders. Councilmember Pust announced the annual Living Smarter Roseville Home and Garden Fair coming up on Saturday, February 18, 2012, and encouraged citizens to attend this family event to visit sponsors and vendors at the event. Mayor Roe noted one of the workshops was a presentation on how to make your home more accessible for an aging population. Councilmembers McGehee and Pust noted that Sen. John Marty would be at the Rose- ville Branch of the Ramsey County Library on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. hosting a presentation on the State of Minnesota's tax structure. Mayor Roe, on a related note, noted the fiscal disparities study at the legislature, and sup- port of other metropolitan governments and agencies in looking at reallocating taxes for economic development tools.