August 20, 2025 Special Roseville City Council Meeting - Commission Interviews

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Interviews for the Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission vacancy

Areas of Interest (4)

  • City council faces choice between a marketing professional and a civil engineer for commission vacancy
  • Commission chair plays key role in advising council on appointment decisions
  • Focus on pedestrian safety on Snelling Avenue highlighted by candidate testimony
  • Concerns about divisive public feedback during city commission proceedings

Votes (1)

Adjourn the meeting

Passed unanimouslyUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Dav · Seconded by Council Member John

Notable Quotes (2)

I work in marketing strategy... in my role of bringing products to life... you have to be very aware of what's happening around you.

— Katie Broapal
Commission qualificationsDescribing her professional qualifications.

I am a licensed civil engineer in the state of Minnesota... I would say that civil engineering experience... has really led me to want to pursue this position.

— Unnamed Candidate
Commission qualificationsDescribing professional background.

People (3)

Brian FecChair

Assisted in interviewing candidates for the commission.

1 quote

“There are times where we get into more, I'll call it vigorous discussions with opposing opinions and strong feelings from the public.”

Asking candidates how they handle public disagreement.

Katie BroapalCandidate

Marketing professional and Roseville resident applying for the commission.

1 quote

“I can't really complain about something unless I'm willing to do something about it.”

Explaining her motivation to join the commission to improve safety.

Unnamed CandidateCandidate

Licensed civil engineer applying for the commission.

1 quote

“When you're trying to calculate the center of mass or the center of gravity of an object, you kind of take all of those different points.”

Using an engineering analogy to describe how to synthesize public feedback.

Places Mentioned

Roseville, MinnesotaSt. PaulMinneapolisHamlin AvenueSnelling Avenue

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Wednesday, August 20th, Special Council Meeting
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