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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 23, 2016 Page 21 nary planning session was scheduled in July, with the public and all stakeholders welcome to participate and address what they see as the needs in that area. Mayor Roe noted the process idea still required more thought depending on indi- vidual municipalities and as a broader group, with the immediate need to hear from stakeholders to gain a baseline understanding of problems, opportunities and issues all on the table at the July meeting. At that point, Mayor Roe stated that foundation could serve as a building block going forward, but would also allow everyone to be present to hear the same information and discussion. Councilmember McGehee stated her interest in making sure each municipality had a voice and participated, but also to recognize that each of those communities, including Roseville was a separate entity, and could address certain areas on their own versus the broader approach, and suggested businesses get together to ad- dress their priorities as the main contingent on that boundary. Councilmember Etten noted over 300 apartment units within a block of the corri- dor as well. Mayor Roe noted this was indicative of the many types of things to be discussed and the varying interest and challenges (e.g. crime, victimization of new immi- grants, shabby buildings, etc.), soine of which were jurisdictional while others were cross-related among jurisdictions (e.g. development, types of uses, streetscaping, etc.). Mayor Roe reiterated the need to establish an information base to build from and connect people accordingly. Councilmember Willmus stated his appreciation for the multi jurisdictional ap- proach, but stated his main concern is whether everyone will have the same level of buy-in or desire to effect change. Therefore, as Roseville, Councilmember Willmus spoke to the need to be fully prepared as a community to move forward whether the other stakeholders did so or not. Councilmember Willmus noted some of these steps will be easier than others and have an immediate impact. Councilmember Willmus stated his interest in seeing discussion along those lines, taking immediate steps to improve the quality of life in SE Roseville; and if and as necessary, for Roseville to talce the lead in a lot of those issues and proceed forward accordingly. Councilmember Etten spoke in support of Roseville moving forward and leading the charge. However, Councilmember Etten opined that the first step needecl to get community input from all stakeholders, including across from Roseville in other jurisdictions to better understand what others are talking about or concerned with. Councilmember Etten opined it would ultimately prove more effective and successful to move forward in a common direction or through common pieces to work on together, and arrive at the ultimate answer all were seeking. Coun- cilmember Etten expressed concern that no wall be erected between jurisdictions,