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length of time for the committee. Member Vanderwall said that he would work on initiating school participation. The City Council will be making a decision on the new Public Works Commission member at the next council meeting. 5. Traffic 101 Ms. Bloom presented general information on road design and traffic. 6. Public Works Department Strategic Plan Discussion The City Manger has requested strategic plans from all departments. Mr. Schwartz outlined what the plan should contain and requested input from the Commission. Member Willenbring asked about individual employees and wondered if the Commission would need to know specific duties to help formulate a plan. Mr. Schwartz said he's looking for a more general plan. Member Willenbring asked if all the utility and street work was done in- house or was anything contracted out. Mr. Schwartz said we do most things ourselves, but things like leak detection, major paving patching, concrete work, and some sweeping and spraying, and road striping are contracted out. Mr. Schwartz said the City is looking into outsourcing water meter reading. Member Vanderwall said that technology infrastructure needs to be addressed, and it should definitely be included in conversations. 7. Parking Ordinance Discussion Mr. Schwartz presented background information on this topic, which has been forwarded to the Commission by the City Council. They are considering an overnight parking ban. Currently, there is no restriction on parking except after a 2" snowfall. The Commission set a public meeting for their January 22, 2008, which will be advertised in the City News. Member Vanderwall asked if there should be a restriction of parking near pedestrian crosswalks. Ms. Bloom said she would research state statutes on parking for the public meeting. Member Neprash wondered what the need was for considering an overnight ban on parking. Ms. Bloom said she would create a list of areas where parking is currently restricted in Roseville. Page 3 of 4