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THREA�S 1. Declinin� State Aid dollars Gas ta� has not increased since the 1980's. With more cities receive State Aid funds and more miles of MSA eligible roads means fewer dollars received per mile. Roseville's MSA allotment is decreasing, as are other inner ring suburbs. Increased local cost narticipation in state/ countv Uroiects Cost participation policy expectations for pariners have shifted more costs to the City. Funding mechanisms for these proj ects will need to be explored and implemented for Roseville to be competitive for state and regional transportation improvements. 3. Decreased training dollars Budget considerations have decreased our training budgets. 4. Unfunded mandates New federal and state reporting requirements have been developed. MPCA Phase I� storm water permitting requires additional staff time. Met Council MCES Inflow/ Infiltration reduction will require staff time. It may be difficultto keep up with these requirements and maintain the existing levels of service at current staffing or budgetary levels. 5. Decreased maintenance bv countv/ state Both the county and state are deferring maintenance due to budget cuts. The streets and highways under their jurisdiction are not being maintained to the same level as the local streets. 6. Increased traffic and sneedin� in neighborhoods An increase in traffic on our local streetshas brought an increase in traffic-related complaints. We need to address these concerns while maintaining safety and capacity on our streets. 7. Pedestrian safetv due to increased traffic Residents have brought their concerns about pedestrian safety on busy streets to staffs attention. Usually they request that we extend our pathway system to address this issue, Pathway funding has been cut to address the current budget concerns. 8. Decreased transit routes/ ridershin To address budget constraints, the transit coverage within the City of Roseville has been reduced. Fewer transit opportunities increases traffic on our roadway systems. Roseville may be less attractive to residents and business if trend continues. 9. Crowded right- of- wav for underground utilities We have electric, gas, telephone, and fiber sharingthe right- of- way with existingpublic uses. Construction for streets, pathways, and streetlightshas to compete for space in the right- of- way. This adds cost to construction proj ects. Better right-of-way planning and sharing is needed. 10. Exnectation of hi�her level of service for same dollars The expectations of our residents have increased. Our staffing and budget levels need to be adjusted to coincide with Council-approved service levels. �