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City Council Study Session - 05/15/06 Minutes - Page 15 implications and potential funding sources. Councilmember Pust spoke in support, within those contexts, and welcomed any technical expertise available; but cautioned that she didn't want to see anyone committing to a community center until the community has made their wishes known corporately. Guidant John Rose OVAL Update Parks & Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke arrived during this discussion, at approximately 7:45 p.m., and provided an update to Councilmembers on conversations, and his continued optimism, with today's activities regarding potential funding. Mr. Brokke noted the interest and level of support being heard by legislators from throughout the State of Minnesota, as well as Wisconsin, supporting the regional OVAL facility. 3.f Goal 6: Add Leadership to State Discussions on Transit and Traffic Issues City Engineer Deb Bloom was available for this presentation, noting that Public Works Director Duane Schwartz was attending the City of Arden Hills Study Session at this time. Ms. Bloom identified the Council-directed goal: "Add leadership to state discussions on transit and other traffic issues," and redefined by staff as follows: "The City will engage in local, regional and state-wide discussions on transit and transpOliation issues to improve funding resources and deliver effective multi-modal solutions to improve our ability to move about." Councilmembers concurred with staff s revised definition. Ms. Bloom noted that staff had proposed four objectives or action steps: 1) Become engaged in a dialogue between elected officials at all levels of government and the League of Minnesota Cities regarding transportation issues; 2) Share the Council's goal with staff and authorize City's Management Team to assist in moving this Guidant John Rose OVAL Update Goal 6: Add Leadership to State Discussions on Transit and Traffic Issues