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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 17, 2016 Page 16 Mayor Roe asked, as the Planning Commission’s role is statutory in nature, how did the team intend to fit them into the process; and how they saw them working with their team throughout the process. Ms. Purdu advised that their intent was to work closely with the Commission as guided by staff, with several meetings and check points with them programmed into their proposal. However, Ms. Purdu stated the team welcomed the Commis- sion’s input at any stage, and the process would work best in organization with them, particularly for specific topics. Ms. Purdu advised that it wasn’t typical for their team to draft a particular element of the plan update for the Commission’s review and editing, opining that wasn’t a good use of anyone’s time. Therefore, Ms. Purdu noted their team’s heavy reliance on homework and specific questions for the Commission to get them thinking about before meeting with the team in addition to the regular businesses before them. Ms. Purdu advised that their team would rely on staff to program additional meetings as needed with the Commis- sion, recognizing that the Commission would continue to serve in their role to the City Council throughout that process. Ms. Purdu advised that the team would like to invite representatives from other boards and advisory commissions as appropri- ate either through engaging them at their regularly scheduled meetings, or by in- viting them to a joint meeting. In referencing the Rice Creek Commons development and working cooperatively with the City of Arden Hills, Councilmember Laliberte asked what the team saw as Roseville’s responsibility in updating its plan as other cities were doing; asking that expand on their thoughts about that Rice Creek Commons development shared with Ramsey County and two other communities. When considering economic development, Mr. Gromberg responded that it was necessary to consider the region, not just one jurisdiction, but to identify what else affected Roseville. Mr. Gromberg opined that the Rice Creek Commons devel- opment would have a significant impact on Roseville and the area and require fu- ture decision-making to take that into consideration. Ultimately, Mr. Gromberg opined that forethought and regional perspective would make for a better compre- hensive plan, and rather than multi-jurisdictional competition adversely affecting all, it could prove a win-win for all. However, Mr. Gromberg noted that would require conversations to develop those relationship; but reiterated that economic development was all about relationships. Ms. Purdu noted this economic development strategy was a unique part of their proposal, but was optional for the City Council’s consideration as their new RE- DA moved forward. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:46 p.m., and reconvened at approximately 8:48 p.m.