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DRAFT Special City Council Work Plan Meeting 1 Monday, February 7,2011 Page 19 Further discussion was held related to those items on individual department "Ought to Do" lists. Public Works Department Public Works Director Schwartz briefly reviewed infrastructure replacements planned in 2011 and 2012 and a pilot project getting underway as part of a routine department process. Mr. Schwartz confirmed that the Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission was currently reviewing overhead/undergrounding policy considera- tions for subsequent recommendation to the City Council. Police Department Discussion included partnering with retailers within the community beyond Rose- dale; implementation of leadership and training incentives for the next generation of officers; and support for the New American Forums. Councilmember Willmus questioned whether once dollars are affixed to the list of "Ought to Do's,"the City Council would gain a different perspective. Councilmember Johnson opined that this would then clearly distinguish and rede- fine the "Ought to Do's"and the "Must Do's." Parks and Recreation Department Mayor Roe noted the need to be cognizant of repeated past cuts to the Parks Im- provement Program (PIP) during current budget discussions. Parks and Recreation Director Brokke noted his interest in aggressively pursuing management efforts for community volunteers. Councilmembers by consensus expressed their strong support of management of volunteers as a"Must Do." Fire Department Fire Chief O'Neill briefly reviewed the current grant to implement volunteer pro- grams, which would be coming before the City Council in the near future. Mr. O'Neill further addressed the department's interest in pursuing the needs of the City's senior population for their overall health before and after emergency care to ensure their quality of life and long-term health. Finance Department A brief discussion ensued on the near completion of the five-year phased installa- tion of fiber optic among public buildings; and ongoing discussions with school and Ramsey County partners on any additional extensions.