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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 24, 2017 Page 8 ported that every year the parking situation grew worse. Specific to the St. Chris- topher's site, Ms. Schier questioned if safety precautions had been taken for those crossing over the entrance ramp to the Roseville Area High School, both for park- ing and pedestrian crossings. Based on her understanding that buses went to each individual lot, and recogniz- ing that this didn't preclude someone running across the street, Councilmember McGehee opined that it made a huge difference to have cars parked in these lots. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of these sites and expressed apprecia- tion for the cooperation of schools and churches in providing this parking during the State Fair. Councilmember McGehee further expressed her hope that signage will help and prove useful in reminding people to stay back from intersections to ensure visibility and safety. Mayor Roe noted that parking too close to intersections was also in violation of state law. McGehee moved, Laliberte seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11411 (At- tachment C) entitled, "A Resolution Approving Nine Minnesota State Fair Park and Ride Lots for Operation During the Annual Minnesota State Fair (PF07- 017);" for five-year Interim Use (IU) as conditioned at eight renewal sites and one new site as detailed. Councilmember Laliberte suggested including information in the upcoming City News newsletter; even though recognizing that many violators may not be from Roseville. Councilmember Laliberte noted the need to address the needs of those residents being burdened by these issues. Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of Councilmember Etten's suggestion for the State Fair to post information on their web page for park and ride sites, as it relates to Roseville and seeking courtesies for residents and consequences for violations. Councilmember McGehee concurred. Recognizing the agreement being entered into with the Police Department, Coun- cilmember Laliberte asked that periodic looks be provided at crossings in re- sponse to pedestrians. Depending on how residents in immediate adjacencies to the State Fair itself felt, Mayor Roe suggested looking at posting those areas during the Fair as well. Mayor Roe noted that Roselawn Avenue may see more stress from State Fair parking and suggested further consideration by staff outside this requested action. Roll Call