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City Council Study Session — 04/19/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 26 E. M. Bahnemann, 2656 N. Lexington Avenue Mr. Bahnemann addressed a suggestion of Councilmember Kough's during the discussion relating to live trapping and moving the deer to another habitat, opining that there was evidence that most of them died after relocation and didn't prove to be a viable option. 14. Discuss a Joint Meeting with the Roseville 623 School District Board Mayor Klausing addressed the shared fate of schools and cities and areas of cooperative concern. Mayor Klausing sought Council comment on their interest in meeting j ointly with the Roseville and/or Mounds View School Boards. Mayor Klausing noted the Roseville School District facing a twenty-five percent (25%) reduction in Title I funding, in addition to declining enrollment and other funding cuts. Councilmember Kough spoke in support of cooperation between the School Districts and City in joint ventures that would be productive for both parties. Councilmember Schroeder spoke in support of ineeting with the Districts, stipulating that meetings be held with all, not just one District; and further stipulating that a closed agenda be developed by the City and reviewed by the School District before finalization. Mayor Klausing concurred with Councilmember Schroeder's recommendation for a clear agenda; noting that additional one- on-one time may be beneficial in developing a more personal relationship between the entities. Councilmember Schroeder reiterated his support of an agenda and meeting purpose, whether it was to get to know each other or to accomplish something. Councilmember Ihlan concurred with the advantages of having an agenda prepared prior to the meeting; suggesting that consideration be given to an agenda prepared jointly to ensure Discuss a Joint Meeting with the Roseville 623 School District Board