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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 25,2011 Page 7 worthwhile to explore; and if the entire site became available for development, it would lower property taxes across Ramsey County by approximately 1% with that additional tax base. Commissioner Parker noted that those roads currently needing work would also get higher funding priority if the stadium were located in Arden Hills. Discussion among Commissioner Parker and Councilmembers included the Coun- ty's strategies in union negotiations over a three year period and descending CO- LA increases over that three year contract; potential impacts of a 6% budget re- duction in 2012 and 2013 and how such a reduction would impact property taxes in the County, with the County's intent to keep property taxes level, and reduc- tions addressing loss of state and federal monies, but only for discussion purposes as an initial starting point similar to the exercise used by the City of Roseville in considering a 10%reduction across the board for 2012 budgeting. Further discussion foreclosure data provided in the information al packet exclu- sive to residential properties, and not included commercial properties; and the City Council's strong interest in keeping the Northeast Diagonal and other im- proved northern suburb transit options at the forefront with the Metropolitan Transit Commission and other agencies, encouraging Commissioner Parker to fur- ther that cause as appropriate on behalf of the interests of northern suburbs, in- cluding Roseville. Mayor Roe noted that the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan emphasized the Northeast Diagonal Corridor, and expressed the City's interest in keeping it in the Metropolitan Council plans. From a staff perspective, City Manager Malinen thanked Commissioner Parker for her partnering efforts with City of Roseville staff and residents; specifically noting the renovated Ramsey County Library-Roseville Branch and it's great ad- dition to the community; and congratulated the County on achieving LEED certi- fication for the project, and for the leadership those efforts provided to the com- munity in its energy conservation efforts. Commissioner Parker noted that last year, the Roseville Branch had the highest circulation in the state, exceeding even the Minneapolis and St. Paul branches. Mayor Roe thanked Commissioner Parker for her attendance and her continued representation of communities in her district. Commissioner Parker wished the City Council well in their municipal budget process. 11. Public Hearings