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Parks and Public Works Department needed to work cooperatively in coordinating efforts. Further discussion included the staff-level coordination between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department. Ms. Bloom advised that she would be attending a Parks subcommittee meeting in June, and noted how instrumental Park and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke, and Jeff Evenson had been in developing the Pathway Master Plan, a city-wide effort, not just that of the Public Works Department. Ms. Bloom noted the intent of the Parks Master Plan Implementation group in having her attend their meeting was to serve to coordinate with the PWET Commission and Ramsey County's "Active Living" efforts. Ms. Bloom noted that things were moving farther ahead in coordinating regional pathway systems and connection due to more effective advocacy by Ramsey County. Ms. Bloom advised that her emphasis to the Implementation group would be that the Pathway Master Plan was a city-wide Roseville effort and everyone should work together on it; however, she noted that funding was a huge challenge. Further discussion included value added considerations for increasing property taxes for amenities such as pathways; proactive communication between the PWET and Parks & Recreation Commissions related to trees, drainage and soil erosion; and how to address funding for maintenance and the need to develop a process or multi-year schedule for pathway maintenance. Members concurred on the advantages of considering a joint meeting of the PWET and Parks & Recreation Commissions. Member Stenlund requested a discussion during the joint meeting alerting the City Council to recent presentations at the PWET Commission about trees used for storm water treatment and complete streets, and other applicable learning presentations held at PWET Commission meetings, perhaps by providing the City Council with a brief recap of educational and guest speakers. Member Stenlund reiterated his personal request for the PWET Commission to have an opportunity to review proposed developments, providing value to the City Council and engineering staff to incorporate storm water and bike transit. Member Stenlund also noted the great benefit for field trips for the PWET Commission, such as the one done to review unsafe intersections. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff would review past agendas and minutes to make sure those accomplishments were highlighted for the City Council. Member Stenlund expressed his interest in doing additional field trips, such as a review of bike trails, erosion controls related to illicit discharge; and mentioned the benefits to the PWET Commission in viewing the geothermal fields and being able to inspect the vacuum street sweeper. Page 6 of 12