CC_Minutes_2008_0625Special Session

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Special Joint Meeting Roseville City Council and the Roseville Area School Board, District No. 623 Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Page 5 Councilmember Pust requested that the more detailed information that had been presented to the School District be provided to the City Council as well as they considered community -wide issues and impacts. Superintendent Thein advised that the School District, through the Ramsey County, and in conjunction with the North Suburban Family Collaborative, and along with the had received an $8 million grant over a four (4) year period to ad- dress and target specific programs and facilities impact some of these areas of concern. Ms. Schaub advised that the grant provided for collaborative efforts, estimated to be twenty-seven (27) partners including four (4) School Districts; Ramsey County; and various non-profits in the area to provide additional services and po- sitions (i.e., bi-cultural therapists; social workers; truancy issue coordinators; and safety planning for facilities). Superintendent Thein advised that the Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS) program was one of the organizations involved in the collaborative. 2. Potential Partnerships Substantial discussion was held regarding potential partnership opportunities between the School District and City, specifically related to the representative needs of the commu- nity's children and youth as a constituency base within the City. Superintendent Thein noted the numerous existing respectful and cooperative relation- ships and partnerships between the City and School District's personnel (i.e., shared ser- vices within the Public Works, Police, and Recreational Departments). Director Edstrom reported on recent discussions with graduating seniors by School Board representatives and their strong desire to learn and to have that learning supported by the community (i.e., counselors providing expertise on the college application process; men- toring; and transportation availability through pathways). Discussion ensued on effective community connectivity via sidewalks and pathways so students and the entire community could safely maneuver from one part of Roseville to the other for school, work, and recreational activities; need for enhanced public transpor- tation options and working with the Metropolitan Council to achieve enhance those op- tions. Further discussion included potential collaboration by the City and School District in making local legislators aware of cooperative needs that would benefit all parties. Superintendent Thein specifically noted the School District's desire to support the City when they sought bonding assistance through the State for the OVAL; and thanked Rep-