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On the gas and energy portion, Member Gjerdingen suggested that a metric to <br /> calculate cost savings based on 2012 energy costs would prove more beneficial. <br /> Mr. Schwartz noted that this was difficult with changing costs that may not <br /> actually reflect energy savings, since they went beyond just cost. <br /> Member Felice expressed her interest in the PWETC's review of savings to-date <br /> in energy and fuel costs. <br /> Member DeBenedet noted that he suggested the previous Strategic Plan include <br /> the term "quality," however, he found it lacking in this update. While expressing <br /> appreciation in the identification of protecting the health and safety of employees <br /> and the public, Member DeBenedet expressed interest in seeing a separate and <br /> bold category entitled "Quality," since it relates to long-term costs being lowered. <br /> Chair Vanderwall note that the term was included in the Commitment section. <br /> Member DeBenedet duly noted that, however, he still advocated for a bold <br /> heading for"quality" as a primary goal or value statement. <br /> Chair Vanderwall noted that documents such as the Strategic Plan were vetted <br /> numerous people via advisory commissions, staff and the City Council, and many <br /> recommendations may not make it to the final cut. <br /> Member DeBenedet reiterated the comments of Mr. Schwartz regarding <br /> upcoming retirements impacting the departments, since this was a recurring issue <br /> in this type of organization, with students no longer seeing public works as a <br /> career choice. Member DeBenedet expressed his disappointment in this trend, <br /> opining that the Roseville Public Works Department was currently thinly staffed, <br /> while needing to and succeeding in providing quality services. <br /> Chair Vanderwall opined that many of the current long-term public works <br /> employees nearing retirement had apparently found value and satisfaction in that <br /> field; and stated they were doing a quality job and must find that they were <br /> making a difference. <br /> Member DeBenedet suggested that somehow that information needed to be <br /> conveyed to students as they made their career choice. <br /> Overall, Member DeBenedet expressed his satisfaction with and quality of the <br /> Strategic Plan document. <br /> Member Stenlund encouraged Members to review the City Council goals for the <br /> Public Works Department, recognizing the significant amount of work outlined <br /> that could impact the PWETC; and asked that Mr. Schwartz prioritize some of <br /> those tasks in the immediate future; and expressed his excitement going forward <br /> Page 11 of 13 <br />