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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 20,2011 Page 14 Councilmember Willmus echoed Councilmember Johnson's remarks; and sug- gested that the group continue to look at it as one possibility, recognizing that it may be a long-shot, but worth consideration from both a referendum or legislative point of view. Mayor Roe noted that the City of Medford, with a population of approximately 700, recently received legislative approval of a local sales tax based on the local outlet mall, and that it could possibly happen, even in a highly-competitive envi- ronment. Commissioner Ristow opined that shoppers had money, and that a local sales tax option would not take money from elderly residents or young families who may not have the money. Councilmember McGehee advised that she had lived in a community where a lo- cal sales tax option was used, and it proved very successful. However, hearing what could happen across Ramsey County form impacts of a potential Vikings stadium, she opined that the opportunity may have been missed. Councilmember McGehee further opined that, if the stadium should be located up north, it may present some new and unique development opportunities in Roseville that could prove beneficial. Chair Etten focused the discussion back to the Master Plan. Councilmember Johnson opined that, when pathways and bicycle paths were tak- en out of the equation, residents wanted what Public Works had to give them; and questioned if the Commission would be coming forward with a Pathway Master Plan. Chair Etten indicated that the Commission may be seeking some dollars to im- plement the existing Plan more quickly. Based on survey results, Councilmember Johnson questioned if implementation of the Pathway plan more quickly would be part of the Commission's implementa- tion plan, with Chair Etten responding affirmatively. From a maintenance standpoint, Chair Etten advised that was currently under dis- cussion; and recognized the City Council's apparent interest in the Commission presenting a package for immediate consideration, and advised that pathways were a part of the projected packages, but the request would be for funds to ad- dress maintenance for old and new pathways. Councilmember Johnson questioned the competitive situation between Parks and Public Works needs; with Chair Etten assuring the Council that it was a partner- ship, not an "us" and "them" situation; with the Master Plan identifying many