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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 08,2011 Page 7 allowed to speak, no matter what they had to say; however, in the interest of time, Y� , he noted that the City Council Rules limited speakers to no more than five (5) mi- nutes per speaker to allow everyone to be heard. Mayor Roe noted the suggestion of Councilmember Pust at a previous meeting that speaker representatives for larger groups be chosen to address the City Council to avoid repetition and to fa- cilitate timely comments. Mayor Roe advised that, for those representing a larger group, he may be more lenient in the time limits; however, he asked speakers to be concise as possible in respect to everyone's time. Mayor Roe reviewed the public speaking process, sign-up sheet, and available chairs for identifying speakers for the record. Mayor Roe advised that any written materials submitted as part of their public comments, would be copied and distri- buted to the City Council and public as available. Mayor Roe advised that any questions raised during public comment would be duly noted and responded to by staff and the City Council at the end of public comments to avoid interruptions. Mayor Roe reminded citizens of the need for their continued courtesy and respect of each other; and asked that conversations in the audience be refrained, as well as any interactions with those speaking. Mayor Roe reiterated his belief that every- one had a right to be heard; and that personal conversation or commentary is dis- couraging. Mayor Roe asked that all cell phones be put on vibrate or turned off; and that comments and/or questions be addressed directly to the Mayor and City Council. Related to the numerous signs being displayed in the audience, Mayor Roe ad- vised that they would be allowed as long as they were not disrupting anyone's view; and encouraged those nervous about public speaking to simply relax and make their comments in their own words. Mayor Roe advised that every attempt would be made to ensure that both sides were given time to speak and make their cases. Mayor Roe opened the meeting for public comment on this issue at approximately 6:35 p.m. Public Comment A neighborhood petition dated June of 2011 supporting permanent closure of County Road C-2 at Griggs Street; and opposing changing County Road C-2 to a through street between Hamline and Lexington Avenue was presented as a bench handout, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The petition was based on safe- ty concerns; lack of evidence indicating established east/west through-roads being at or near capacity; potential devaluation of properties on and adjacent to County Road C-2 should it become a through street; and cost to taxpayers for a project that is not necessary nor wanted. David Miliotis, 1128 County Road C-2