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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 25,2011 Page 6 taxes, with a number of unfunded mandates, specifically for health and human services, funded exclusively by Ramsey County rather than the state or federal government. Commissioner Parker noted a map in the packet that provided all the county's parks and open spaces, specifically in Roseville; reviewed upcoming road projects and the status of those already initiated; status of the Central Corri- dor and Union Depot and Ramsey County's part in that project; and an update on Ramsey County Libraries, specifically the Roseville branch and its successful pa- tronage and use. Commissioner Parker noted additional recycling efforts in the County's parks and area School Districts; as well as an opportunity for municipal input during an up- date of the County's solid waste master plan to implement new state standards that will impact Ramsey County's current positive results when compared to state-wide numbers and 2015 goals. Commissioner Parker noted the number of volunteer hours in Ramsey County, equal to or exceeding actual paid employees of the County; and a pilot program currently underway for tax-forfeited properties to "reuse, recycle and renovate for reinvestment." Commissioner Parker noted several upcoming events, including the April 29, 2011 Roseville Citizens Forum at the OVAL where she would be presenting an expanded version of happenings in Ramsey County; as well as noting the grand opening week, June 11 — 19 at the Tamarack Nature Center. Commissioner Parker thanked Roseville residents for their patience during the Highway 36/Rice Street interchange project, anticipated to be completed and fully functioning by early fall. Mayor Roe noted that, with few exceptions, the complaints fielded by City staff had been minor, suggesting that residents anticipated the finished product would be well worth the wait. Specific to the potential for a Vikings Stadium being located in Arden Hills on the TCAAP site, Commissioner Parker noted the Commission's authorization to staff to negotiate with the Vikings on such a possibility; with Ramsey County serving as a local partner for an Arden Hills location. From her personal perspective, Commissioner Parker opined that Arden Hills would be the third choice, with one of the two sites in Minneapolis being more desirable from the team's perspective. Commissioner Parker noted that there was yet to be consensus on which Minne- apolis location, with Mayor Ryback preferring the dome and Hennepin County Commissioners liking the other Minneapolis site. Commissioner Parker noted that the Arden Hills site would be more costly due to its lack of infrastructure, in- frastructure, and hospitality amenities (e.g. restaurants, motels); but from an eco- nomic development perspective, Ramsey County thought the Arden Hills site was