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Special City Council Meeting Minutes of 10/01/07 Page 7 Councilmember Pust identified Item S.A.4 (page 24), neighborhood networks for emergency preparedness; and Item S.A.4.d, outreach to provide revitalized neighborhood community-based groups; pathway planning (page 25), crosswalk controls and elimination of "crosswalks to nowhere;" and Item S.A.I.d (page 25), cost effectiveness of countdown timers at signal lights as safety improvements. Councilmember Kough identified Item S.A.l.c (page 25) and additional ways to work with the County and State on crosswalk safety issues (i.e., Skillman and Snelling Avenues). Mayor Klausing identified no specific items; however, opined that there were a number of ongoing and overall policy goals and priorities related to public safety that generally were discussed as part of the budget, and didn't want to lose site of those issues. Councilmember Kough opined how lucky the City had been that no tornadoes or other major catastrophes had occurred in the community; and questioned the in- tent of the National Guard seeking qualified elected officials for emergency man- agement training. Mayor Klausing concurred with Councilmember Kough's observation that the City had been fortunate in avoiding disasters; however, opined the need for emer- gency preparedness training for potential events. Mayor Klausing suggested that Captain Mathwig bring forward recent opportunities for emergency management preparedness training initiatives for discussion at a future meeting. Councilmember Roe identified Item S.A.S (page 24) and S.A.6 (page 25) to edu- cate, inform, and vigorously enforce traffic laws (speed limits) and spotlight prob- lem areas. Housing 6) Roseville Housing meets community needs (pages 26 - 33) Councilmember Pust noted that many of these items described past work, and work in process by the HRA's strategic plan. Councilmember Pust opined that the City's housing policy should be on the short-term priority list, providing for a review of the HRA's strategic plan, and reshaping and resorting of priorities. Councihnember Pust identified Item 6.C.2.a (page 28) as a high and short-term priority, regarding the need to receive the reports on rental registration program- ming; and the need for immediate follow-through. Councilmember Kough spoke generally as being supportive of any kind of hous- ing to bring additional people to live in Roseville, particularly younger families; and associated goals to provide low-cost housing for first-time home buyers, and the HRA's instrumental promotion of this issue.