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Joint School Board No. 623/City Council Work Session Monday,June 26, 2012 Page 16 Councilmember Pust noted that, due to federal funding requirements, the pathway was consid- ered too wide. Mayor Roe noted that pathways were consistently highly rated and financially supported in community surveys; and suggested that the City shouldn't have to rely on grants to install them, if the City identified priorities, which had been done through the Master Plan process, if the community was willing to financially support those pathways independent of any grant process. Mayor Roe opined that this was an area of partnership between the bodies to help cit- izens understand the importance of pathways. From his personal perspective, Mayor Roe not- ed the many missing connections between bus stops and multi-family housing throughout the community for those dependent on public transit, but unable to walk safely form their homes to those bus stops. City Manager Malinen noted that the City's next phase of its CIP would be for pathways and maintenance of those pathways to program those dollars into the operating budget. In a few months, Mr. Malinen advised that the City would be in a much better position to have that dis- cussion, once it rose from the staff level to City Council level. Dr. Thein recognized the work of the City's Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission and thanked the City for having Jan Vanderwall involved in that community; and what they had accomplished and put in place to-date. Dr. Thein offered the District's willing- ness to work with the City in making more pathways and walkways a reality and to make the community safer. School Board Member Edstrom expressed her appreciation of area park amenities, noting her recent discovery of Villa Park, and its beautiful and private setting in an urban community. Dr. Thein concurred, noting that Roseville was a great place to live, and thanked the City Council for making it so; opining that there was no other place to live but Roseville, and no other place to get an education than in District 623. City Manager Malinen concurred that Roseville was a great place to live and a great place to learn. Mr. Malinen recognized the City's most recent Human Rights student essay winner; noting that the City of Roseville essays had won nine (9) out of twelve (12) contest years. School Board Member and City Human Rights Commission (HRC) Member Thao noted that the City of Roseville had been asked to host next year's statewide essay event. Chair Gogins reviewed the discussion points from tonight and next steps. Mayor Roe suggested that a working group or subcommittee of the City Council and School Board be developed as a very constructive way to delve into more detailed areas rather than in a large group; and suggested that such a subcommittee be set up over the next few months for that purpose.