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City Council Study Session - 01122/07 Minutes - Page 10 along County Road B-2. Mayor Klausing expressed his personal support and encouraged staff to pursue these grant opportunities along County Road B-2 to eliminate a gap in the City's pathway system and address child safety risks along the road. Councilmember Ihlan concurred with Mayor Klausing that staff should pursue available grant monies; however, noted the need to redefine opportunities, needs, and gaps in the City's trails and sidewalks in light of the recent community visioning process. Further discussion included prioritizing the pathway system; formation of a subcommittee by the School Board to study all district facilities, including paths and sidewalks; and incorporation of the City's regional system with the City of Minneapolis system and staffs involvement in those meetings and additional grant opportunities. Mr. Schwartz noted the need to update the City's current (2002) Pathway Master Plan to reprioritize and refocus resources. Mayor Klausing suggested that, as part of the goal setting session, the Council consider reviving the Pathway Committee, noting Councilmember Ihlan's previous comments, and potential shifts in the nature of the community since the 2002 study. City Manager Malinen clarified, and Mayor Klausing concurred, that staff was directed to bring an item forward on the January 29, 2007 Consent Agenda, authorizing staff to proceed with grant applications as detailed by Mr. Schwartz. ,. Mr. Malinen opined that it would be worthwhile for the City Council to engage in longercrange planning, recognizing the grant opportunities as good, but also recognizing the need to identify and prioritize available resources across the board and among departments. Mr. Malinen suggested that the City Council be presented with all options for facilities, parks, or pathways, and that there was a need to step back and take a broader look at community significance, not just filing order for grants.