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Special City Council Meeting Thursday, March 29, 2007 Page 14 of 20 projects to anticipate future needs and make access available to the entire commu- nity. Mr. Traynor concurred with Mr. Keel's sumlnary; noting that he heard, "don't take chances on particular technologies, we don't need to be a leader in that field." Finance and Revenue Goals identified were: Roseville has a growing, diverse and stable revenue base; and Roseville responsibly funds programs, services, and infrastructure to meet long-term needs. Strategies outlined were: establish sustainable funding sources and mechanislns to pay for community needs; encourage renovation and redevelopment to increase the tax base; consider alternative mechanisms to fund city services; maintain the high- est financing and budgeting standards; align budget and expenditures to support programs and services for all city functions; actively manage funds to provide long-term fiscal stability; incorporate community priorities in fhnding decision- making processes; and collaborate with other governmental units to leverage and manage costs for operations, services, and capital improvements. Mr. Keel noted that most comments recognized that Roseville had a growing, di- verse and stable revenue basis, and all sought that the City continue to responsibly fund programs, services and infrastructure to meet future needs. Mr. Keel noted that citizens thought that an ongoing question should be whether the City had too much or not enough retail, and felt that Roseville would benefit from a balance, noting that retail businesses provided a financial stability to the community. Councilmember Kough expressed his personal concern in meeting transportation needs now and into the future, specifically for senior citizens, such as the circulator bus; and questioned whether additional funding could be explored, such as through additional hotel/motel taxes, to provide needed services. Mr. Keel noted that a common theme throughout the committees was one ofpursu- ing partnerships and working with other government agencies to maximize respon- sible, long-term financing. Ms. Berry noted that few people discussed going to the State of Minnesota for a local sales tax; however, she observed that if the City were going to maintain its parks and provide a transit system to serve older residents, in addition to students