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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 13, 2017 Page 11 cussion process; wrapping up some of the work in SE Roseville beyond that of the existing working group; equity work with the League of Minnesota Cities as they delve into more human rights and community engagement efforts and best prac- tices along those areas; recruitment and hiring of a diverse staff and community leaders; and a review of policies and actions taken by the city that may be inhibit- ing full inclusion for those of diverse backgrounds. Councilmember Etten opined that this was an important priority for the city in its leadership role moving for- ward. Councilmember Willmus Councilmember Willmus stated his interest in prioritizing capital needs of the city and a more frequent and ongoing proactive review and analysis of how capital improvement program(CIP) dollars are allocated. Mayor Roe asked if Councilmember Willmus intended that to cover all CIP spending or only that related to infrastructure. Councilmember Willmus clarified that while the heading now specified infra- structure, he broaden the heading across the board for any and all CIP needs. Councilmember Laliberte Councilmember Laliberte stated that her thoughts were similar to those of Coun- cilmember Willmus, with her interest in getting a good handle on other 2016 pri- orities and those carrying over. While supportive of a regular check-in on the 20- year CIP outlook, Councilmember Laliberte stated her interest in a more realistic, closer-in look (e.g. five years) of what could be deferred and take that beyond staff's review up to the City Council's review. Councilmember Laliberte suggested refinement of "tasks" versus "priorities." Councilmember Laliberte reviewed several of those task-related items that had been discussed but had yet to be implemented (e.g. continuum of engagement by having visuals at certain types of meetings) for the purpose of showing those en- gaged about their involvement, how their expectations were or were not met and the city's response. While the city continues to seek community feedback, Coun- cilmember Laliberte noted that various iterations had been discussed but the initi- ative continued to fall off the table. Councilmember Laliberte stated her interest in adding it back on to allow citizens to understand where a project or area of in- terest was at in the process. Councilmember Laliberte stated her interest in a"cost benefit analysis" for all de- cisions made by the City Council, as well as Councilmember McGehee's often stated request for that analysis for projects the city is investing in, Councilmember Laliberte noted that was another idea discussed but not yet taken hold.