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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 6, 2017 Page 13 dor could control business zoning to make redevelopment better, Councilmember Etten noted that Ramsey County needed to be at the table from the government and operations standpoint. Councilmember Etten stated that he wanted to empha- size that publicly, recognizing Commissioner McGuire's appointment as point person for those efforts. Commissioner McGuire confirmed that she and Commissioner Rettman had been appointed, and committed to attending as many of those meeting as possible, or making sure county staff was well-represented at the table. Councilmember Etten noted the considerable efforts being expended and signifi- cant impact in this redevelopment area at Rice and Larpenteur; and asked that elected officials choose to be at the table, both elected officials and staff, noting the huge commitment for city and county participants. Councilmember Etten also noted that communities within Ramsey County con- tinued to frequently ask for bike path connections, and asked that the county par- ticipate in exclusively installing those amenities along County Roads as part of their master planning and beyond partial matches as part of their Active Living in- itiative. While recognizing the county's installation on accessible ramps at inter- sections, Councilmember Etten opined that the next step was for Ramsey County to plan for the installation or replacement of bike paths and sidewalks as applica- ble to make those important connections, as well as plowing those trails during the winter months (e.g. McCarrons Lake area)perhaps through cooperative efforts between the county and city. Commissioner McGuire stated that she was continually fighting for bike paths, and with the implementation of another wheelage tax for roads and trails, re- mained hopeful. Commissioner McGuire also stated that she appreciated the city's strong advocacy for the Rice/Larpenteur redevelopment initiative and committed to making sure that emphasis continued. Regarding county plowing of trails and paths, Councilmember Willmus noted Lake Josephine Park had a similar in the winter with no plowing beyond the in- ternal parking area near the boat launch/access south of the main drive. Commissioner McGuire committed to continuing to push addressing traffic issues on Fairview Avenue. Mayor Roe noted the county's efforts, during the past legislative session, to seek special legislation for creation of a county Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) or Economic Development Authority (EDA). When that didn't occur, Mayor Roe noted that the idea was to work with cities; and asked if that was still in the works or had gone by the wayside.