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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 17, 2017 Page 7 with the other to provide services through attrition of employees or retirement of aging equipment. Mayor Roe suggested looking at areas beyond education and/or recreation, but partnering of programs in partnership or growing out of these facil- ity use conversations. Mayor Roe expressed his interest in hearing if that was of interest to the school district or whether they felt it wasn't applicable. Councilmember Willmus agreed that was an interesting concept; and added that since the school district and city had developed a really good model, suggested bringing other municipalities within the school district on board in similar capaci- ties. Board Chair Traynor reported that the school district had been reaching out to other communities within its parameter, but had mostly focused to-date on youth and community utilization for youth sports and activities (e.g. City of Maple- wood). Board Member Anderson concurred, noting that the school district's link with the City of Maplewood was the Edgerton School. Councilmember McGehee suggested other communities, such as Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and Little Canada, be approached as they didn't have similar facilities and may be more approachable on that aspect. Board Chair Traynor stated his interest in Mayor Roe's idea to review and com- pare activities to see if some synergy could merit further conversations. While the school board members were not in the best position with those day-to-day opera- tions, Board Chair Traynor opined that they were worth respective staff explora- tions. Board Member Gogins stated her appreciation of the city's willingness to work with the school district and expand after school programming; and working to- gether to maximize efforts outside standing agreements or lack of agreements in place. Board Chair Traynor noted the big public topic seemed to be a community center; and based on his understanding it had been explored by the city, community sur- veys and interest to-date had not established a timetable or firm direction for the city to go. Board Chair Traynor opined that, given the necessary focus of the school district needs, at this time they were not in a position in the process to lead the process for a Roseville-focused community center. While it has been thought about and discussed, Board Chair Traynor opined that it didn't appear to be a via- ble approach at this point for the school district. Councilmember McGehee agreed that there had been interest in a community center expressed in community surveys, but that it had not risen to the level of fi-