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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 15, 2008 Page 8 Commissioner Parker noted that the County Commissioner's Agenda for Tues- day, December 16, 2008 included a review of the Library Board's proposal, and determination as to whether the project would go forward for LEED Certification, and whether a temporary facility during construction would be authorized. Com- missioner Parker recognized the action taken by the Roseville City Council in en- couraging the County Board to house the library in temporary facilities during construction; and noted that there was a location in the Twin Lakes area under consideration for temporary facilities. Commissioner Parker noted receipt of $400,000 in state grant funding for the library. Commissioner Parker noted that Ramsey County received a copy of each City's Comprehensive Plan, and commended staff and the City Council for their plan- ning process, and engagement of citizen involvement throughout the process, and the resulting thoughtful recommendations in the final plan. Commissioner Parker noted the work to-date by the Active Living Ramsey County Bike Committee, made up of representatives of municipal staff through- out the County, with City Engineer Debra Bloom serving as the City of Rose- ville's representative on the committee. Commissioner Parker noted the valuable asset Ms. Bloom brought to the committee; and their consultation with national experts in creating model street ordinances, with future accomplishments and goals in making the county's and region's transportation system friendly for pe- destrians and bikers. Commissioner Parker noted that Ramsey County was the only Minnesota County to receive accreditation from the National Recreation and Park Association. Commissioner Parker noted that the County had recently settled their employee contract with AFSME, with other bargaining units close to this similarly recom- mended three year settlement of 3% in 2009, 2% in 2010, and 1.6% in 2011. Commissioner Parker concluded her presentation by noting the most important decision to be made by the Board this year, was in interviewing for a new County Manager later this week, having narrowed the field to seven finalists. Councilmembers and staff held a brief discussion with Commissioner Parker fol- lowing her prepared remarks. Mayor Klausing advised that he would be in attendance at Tuesday's delibera- tions related to the Roseville Library construction project, and invited other con- cerned citizens to attend as well. Commissioner Parker estimated that that agenda item could be heard at approximately 9:00 a.m.