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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 25, 2016 Page 26 they were finding themes in regional feedback related to stewardship (e.g. Green Step Cities participation) to encourage cities to be good environmental stewards. Related to posterity, Mr. Lloyd stated he considered that related to well- functioning economies, and Economic Development Authority (EDA) efforts of late to create a business-friendly environment (business retention). Specific to equity, Mr. Lloyd stated this was making sure people in the communi- ty were provided with more choices for numerous elements in their lives. While unable to specifically address livability, Mr. Lloyd suggested there may be examples provided in the Thrive Outcome models. Mr. Lloyd advised that sustainability involved more environmentally-focused communitywide efforts. Mr. Lloyd advised that there was a much longer list previously discussed with the City Council and Planning Commission; and as one commissioner had mentioned, these five MSP outcomes represented many of the things already being talked about in the community. Therefore, Mr. Lloyd advised that staff summarized the list for evaluation of what planning Roseville was already involved in, even though it may not be explicitly noted most of the time. By including these ele- ments, Mr. Lloyd opined that overall it improved the comprehensive plan and showed the community's commitment to the broader strong, thriving region, as well as to the City of Roseville itsel£ Mr. Lloyd noted this could provide a theme during development of the comprehensive plan and address city and area health in general. Mayor Roe noted there was quite a bit of information on the Metropolitan Coun- cil's website about Thrive MSP 2040. Councilmember McGehee stated those five items should be incorporated into the community vision as well as the comprehensive plan and be used in all areas. Councilmember McGehee opined that sustainability involved financial interests as well as environmental interests, and also included livability. Councilmember McGehee further opined that the majority of the Imagine Roseville 2025 goals and strategies were included in the previous comprehensive plan update. Coun- cilmember McGehee stated she didn't see the community surveys or community care values having changed that much; and as this update moves forward, it pre- sents a vision that should include these five elements. In her reading of those items included on page 4, Councilmember McGehee noted it was suggested a consultant would be hired if ineeting certain requirements; but opined the com- prehensive plan update should go beyond simply meeting requirements.