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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 07, 2013 Page 18 Mayor Roe noted that there were considerable and significant aspects to that top- ic, and before establishing a subcommittee,more information was needed. Councilmember McGehee advised that she was starting it, and it was only at the brainstorming step right now, and any thoughts or ideas from the community would be welcome, as well as recommended changes or funding sources. Coun- cilmember McGehee advised that she was utilizing the development expertise of HRA staff at this time, noting the benefit to the City's revenue and overall safety of the community from a number of aspects. Councilmember McGehee offered to continue as is, in the brainstorming mode, and encouraged public participation; offering to report back to the full body at a later date. Mayor Roe recognized that the City's Police Department was already working proactively in this area, as well as Ramsey County Attorney's Office, some through educating hotel management about related issues and activities, and how to be aware of them. Mayor Roe opined that all those efforts were good. Mayor Roe noted, as suggested in his Memorandum, that subcommittees could be adjusted as indicated, but opined that tonight's actions were a good start moving forward. On page 3 of his Memorandum, Mayor Roe noted other policy committees for Metropolitan Cities or the League of Minnesota Cities, and suggested working with City Manager Malinen and his staff to get applications in, without any for- mal City Council action required. Councilmember Willmus questioned the City Council's representation at Rose- ville Rotary meetings, noting their significant donations over the last year to the City. Councilmember Willmus suggested that it may be a good idea to explore membership in that organization, as well as reviewing other organizations where membership may be advantageous. Mayor Roe noted that, in the past, cost of membership had been an issue, whether personal attendance and membership or corporately by the City. Councilmember Willmus suggested that costs and associated benefits be reviewed again. Mayor Roe noted the existence of two (2) Chambers of Commerce in the area, both interested in the City's membership. Mayor Roe opined that it made sense to reach out to the community and participate in that regard, noting that the-one of the City's Strategic Plan goals was to work on economic development over the next year,which dovetailed with that as well.