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Roseville, MN - Official Website Page 12 of 31 Ms. Miliotis advised that she had been advised by City staff that, while zero dollars had been used to maintain County Road C -2 between Lexington and Hamline Avenues, at the same time, MSA funds had been used for the beautification of Josephine Road during its reconstruction, in addition to $22,000 for private driveway work. Ms. Miliotis asked citizens to imagine costs adjusted for inflation for construction between Snelling Avenue and Victoria Street, to meet MSA design standards; with 25% of those costs assessable to homeowners on MSA roads. Unless misunderstanding the situation, Ms. Miliotis questioned why Josephine Road residents got by without paying a dime; while if County Road C -2 was connected, those homeowners would pay 25% for actually deconstructing their own neighborhoods, in addition to paying 10)% for driveway reconstruction. Ms. Miliotis opined that this was not only unfair but completely outrageous. Ms. Miliotis stated that she could agree with Josephine Road residents on one point brought up by Mr. Shwiff in his letter to Mayor Roe and the City Council: that if County Road C -2 is not opened as part of the Josephine Woods development, it would only create stronger advocacy to keep it closed. Joan Carrier, 1040 County Road C -2 Ms. Carrier advised that her main concerns were related to taxes and safety. While it may seem enticing to use MSA funds, Ms. Carrier asked if that sufficiently addressed capital improvement and budget needs versus actual resources, specifically those needed for the woefully underfunded park system and proposed fire station. Ms. Carrier asked how residents could be asked to pay for a roadway addition versus other more vital City needs and priorities. Ms. Carrier, in her personal review of property tax data, opined that average property taxes along County C -2 had declined while Josephine Road resident taxes were increasing. Ms. Carrier suggested this could impact home values and those purchased on non - through streets, as well as impact sales of homes in the proposed Josephine Woods development as well. Ms. Carrier further opined that the City Council was charged with responsible use of taxpayer money; while also having an obligation to protect neighborhoods and the quality of life of its residents. Ms. Carrier noted the apparent importance by individual Councilmembers for quality of life if their recent election campaigns and platforms were accurate. Ms. Carrier opined that people in Roseville should want to stay, not just drive through; and that Roseville should remain committed to attracting and retaining residents based on that quality of life, not to accommodate regional traffic needs through established neighborhoods. Ms. Carrier noted impacts to the east side if County Road C -2 was opened; and opined that those residents were in solidarity with those residents on the west side. Ms. Carrier encouraged Councilmembers to personally drive all sections of County Road C -2 to review the situation themselves if they had not already done so. Ms. Nilanjana Baneroi, 1303 W County Road C -2 Ms. Banerio, as an Indian immigrant now considering Minnesota to be her home - more specifically Roseville - encouraged the City Council to take a look at her neighbors, some having lived in Roseville for 50 years or more. Ms. Banerio proceeded to introduce some of those diverse neighbors in attendance, and expressed her passion for keeping County Road C -2 closed. Gerry McDonald, 2857 Dellwood Avenue Mr. McDonald advised that he had originally moved to Roseville for its livability and an environment as good as any in the state. Mr. McDonald opined that this issue was causing negative divisions and costing taxpayers' money; and http:// www. cityofroseville .com /Archive.aspx ?AMID= &Type= &ADID= 1148 &PREVIE... 10/12/2011