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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 17, 2017 Page 14 Councilmember Etten noted work to-date of the Community Task Force on Safe Schools and their focus on future opportunities. While the group is currently more focused on school-related issues, Councilmember Etten noted other com- munity partnerships to be considered; and encouraged that those ideas be brought forward to make both the communities and school district healthier. Mayor Roe thanked the school board for coming to "their house" for tonight's meeting; and expressed his appreciation of the conversations, anticipating that they would continue at the staff and leadership levels. Mayor Roe advised that the relationships he'd developed with the school board during his tenure as a councilmember and then as mayor had helped him to understand the school dis- trict better and had been helpful to him in representing the community in those roles. Mayor Roe stated that he looked forward to other opportunities moving forward. Chair Traynor concurred, opining that was well-stated; and expressed his interest" in continuing the conversations as well. Chair Traynor recognized that both the city's and school board's interests aligned; and together they could continue to make Roseville a great place to live. Board Member Anderson expressed his appreciation for the involvement of sev- eral of the Councilmembers in the school district's facilities planning process. While there was still a long way to go, Board Member Anderson encouraged con- tinued involvement in both groups working together and staying involved. Board Member Boguszewski recognized the roles of City Manager Trudgeon and Superintendent Sicoli as the practical recipients for funneling comments and in- formation through. Mayor Roe concurred; and referenced recent and upcoming opportunities where he and Superintendent Sicoli, as well as city and school district staff were partner- ing throughout the broader district. Mayor Roe noted future multi-partnership opportunities as well with other municipalities and counties. Board Member Boguszewski also noted that Mr. Anderson would be making a presentation at the next Ramsey County League of Local Governments (RCLLG) meeting. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 7:52 p.m., and reconvened at approximately 7:57 p.m. CLOSED SESSION MEETING Mayor Roe noted the additional item added to tonight's meeting and announced that, in accord- ance with Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 13.D.03 and exceptions to Open Meeting Laws, he