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Special Joint Study Session: Roseville Citizen Commission Chairs, Department Heads, City Council Saturday, 02/07/04, Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 North Dale Street, Roseville, MN DRAFT Discussion Notes - Page 20 perspective to the forefront. Councilmember Maschka noted the huge tax base that would be available if the Twin Lakes area develops, and there may be some merit in putting some money into staffing now. Mr. Majerus apologized to the remaining departments that he needed to leave now due to another commitment and would miss their presentations. Mr. Majerus expressed his desire to continue this type of communication, and encouraged personal contact with him to share further comments. 8. Public Works Services Presenter: Public Works Director Duane Schwartz a. Stren ths 1. Solid fundin for local infrastructure 2. Ex erienced staff 3. Communi su ort for services 4. Local street network in ood condition 5. New and expanded facilities 6. Good athwa / arkin lot maintenance p 7. Good e ui ment re lacement ro am 8. Cuttin� ed�e with technoloQV. oberations Public Works Director Duane Schwartz noted the health of the department was a result of many years of collective effort, leadership, good staff, and Council support and funding. Mr. Schwartz noted that the City had a strong Public Works program due to those efforts, and further noted the only community that had a self-funding Pavement Management Plan (PMP), wit solid funding through assessments and state aids. Mr. Schwartz reviewed the collective experience and diversity of the Public Works staff; diversity of services; and cutting-edge status of technology and operations; allowing the City to compete comparatively with private Public Works Services Presenter: Public Works Director Duane Schwartz