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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 12,2018 Page 13 Ms. Collins noted there is mention of this plan in the Economic Development chapter. The visioning plan itself is mentioned, but the recommendations are not plugged into the chapter for that reason. The Comp Plan is far more of a firm document as compared to the visioning document, which will ebb and flow as the market changes. That is also how Maplewood handles the vision document. Ad- ditionally, that is how the City of Roseville handles other plans like the Parks Master Plan and the Surface Water Plan. Councilmember Willmus noted it is not too early to start identifying greenway corridors. He also noted that in the 2040 Comp Plan, the Marion Street Park is not yet identified as a park, and that should be looked at. He commented that as the Council looks at the vision, it needs to be cognizant of present traffic volumes as well as the forecast for future traffic volumes. The question is how to maintain traffic volumes while enhancing pedestrian traffic. He also brought up the issue of crossing Larpenteur at Marion Street. As an aside, he is thrilled that a new ap- pointee to the Public Works, Environmental and Transportation Commission ref- erenced pedestrian access across some major roadways as a priority. Councilmember McGehee commended the visioning plan for discussing permea- ble pavers and how to improve water quality at McCarron's while all this is being accomplished. She also expressed concern about tree trenches, where trees are continually replanted because they are not properly cared for and die. She be- lieves the sustainability issues brought up in the vision plan do not have to be just for this particular site. She appreciated that and would like them to be considered throughout the City. She would also like to improve water quality wherever pos- sible and come up with sustainable ways for all this greenscaping. She expressed support for improved pedestrian crossings. She is interested in the use of solar in public spaces like parking areas and picnic shelters. She also expressed support for the overall plan. Councilmember Laliberte thanked all the participants who worked on this vision plan, as it is an inspiring and beautiful plan. Since this is the first time she has had a chance to look at it in its whole, she is not ready to adopt anything tonight. Like other cities, the Council has to look at the feasibility of certain parts of the plan. She would like to see a breakdown of the engagement by people who actu- ally own the properties currently, especially with regard to the suggestions that might impact their property in the future. She echoed the importance of pedestri- an crossings as well as managing the volume of traffic going through those busy areas. Councilmember Etten acknowledged the hard work and dedication that went into this vision plan. He noted that the County owns almost all the public land in a half-mile direction. The County does have had some staff involved,but there will have to be a greater partnership going forward in order to move this vision for-