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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 3, 2014 Page 11 to help spread the word and alert the business community to opportunies they offered; and The City and School Districts working together to emphasize vocational and work skills training and preparation in the schools, as he and City Manager Trudgeon had recently discussed. Mayor Roe opined that a joint meeting with the School Boards would provide an opportunity to influence decision-making outside this jurisdiction. 3) Chair Maschka suggested facilitating opportunities, with varying topics of interest and extending invitations, opining that the wonderful OVAL facility would be a per- fect venue. HRA Member Elkins noted, as most of the HRA Board and some Councilmem- bers were aware, she was a strong advocate for workforce housing; and opined that it would be great to get local businesses on board and show them how it worked and advantages of having their workers living in Roseville; perhaps even by providing a model for them. Mayor Roe concurred that the opportunities would continue as redevelopment occurred in Roseville, another discussion topic he and City Manager Trudgeon had shared earlier today as well. At the request of Mayor Roe, Acting HRA Director Jeanne Kelsey confirmed that sufficient direction had been provided to staff for the HRA to pursue based on to- night's discussion. City Manager Trudgeon thanked everyone involved in this process; and as the HRA moved forward in moving their Strategic Plan forward, and based on the new hire of a Community Development Director and their specific experience, Mr. Trudgeon opined that this study and tonight's discussion would determine how the City could best position itself and respond to events. Mr. Trudgeon noted the emphasis points as outlined by Mayor Roe, and advised that staff would con- tinue to work on them for the HRA and City Council as time progressed. Chair Maschka concurred, noting that it remained a work in progress that would continue to evolve, with things happening once written down. Councilmember Laliberte concurred, opining that the Roseville Business Council was a good step, and since involvement was not confined to membership in a Chamber of Commerce, the City could do whatever was possible to get business- es made aware of the opportunity and get them involved. Chair Maschka also noted that it would work well with the new Marketing posi- tion and rebranding efforts of the City to incorporate that and create a vital reputa- tion.