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Special City Council Meeting Monday,June 1,2015 Page 5 lice agencies in the past, Ms. Hilden opined there remained work to do, including nagging ugliness that bred other issues. In her career working with crime prevention for the City of St. Paul, Ms. Hilden noted the reputation of pawn shops in other adjacent jurisdictions and ongoing problems with fencing. While recognizing that the City was now focusing on SE Roseville and its many issues, Ms. Hilden cautioned that the patience of residents was wearing thin; and also offered her willingness to assist in any way possible to resolve these issues. Mayor Roe thanked residents for reminding the City Council of the issues and their con- cerns; and offered continued efforts by the City Council and staff on this end with the dialogue. While also recognizing the need to make progress, Mayor Roe noted that it was a bigger issue than just the City of Roseville. As he always found the interest and support indicative of those residents in Roseville, Mayor Roe expressed his appreciation for their interest in being involved in the solution. In response to Mr. Sanders, Councilmember McGehee shared her anecdotal experience upon moving to Roseville and similar safety concerns and ultimate improvements made, offering him a light at the end of the tunnel. Councilmember McGehee noted the ongo- ing efforts she would put forth to help resolve the situation. 5. Council Communications, Reports, and Announcements Mayor Roe announced the opportunity for community feedback from residents and busi- nesses on the City Council's draft strategic priority policy/planning document, available on the City's website or by contacting City Hall. Mayor Roe noted the identification of five key areas of focus by the City Council: Civic Engagement, Housing and Redevelop- ment; Effective Governance; Organizational Effectiveness; and Infrastructure Sustaina- bility, with subarea targets identified for each of those focus areas. Mayor Roe advised that at June 8 City Council meeting, City Council will be discussing the document again, and after receiving feedback, will take it up again at the June 22, 2015 City Council meet- ing. Mayor Roe announced a vacancy on the Community Engagement Commission to fill a partial term (ending March of 2017), with the application deadline on June 10, interviews scheduled for June 15, and subsequent appointment, with information also available on the City's website or at City Hall. Councilmember McGehee announced the 2015 State of MN Human Rights first place es- say contest winner, Elite Thor, a 7th grader who volunteered for this writing assignment, opining this continued the City of Roseville's long history of winners at the City and State level.