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City Council Study Session - 08/16/04 Minutes - Page 3 interpretation of actual Council action, and recornn1ended that she review the 13-point written recomn1endation, and subsequent Council action via motion, made at the August 9, 2004 Council meeting. Ms. Obeda requested that the City Council study the project in more detail due to its impact on the entire COilllTIUnity and all of Roseville's residents. Ms. Obeda strongly supported a public hearing on the project for the Council to receive public comment. Ms. Obeda personally opined that additional "boutique-style" shopping centers were not needed, and people would be more apt to shop at a big box retailer (i.e., Costco), rather than specialty shops. Ms. Obeda concluded by asking the Council to provide a well-publicized public hearing on the Twin Lakes project and to slow the process down. Ms. Obeda expressed concern that the City's official newspaper for 2004, the Review, was often not delivered in a timely manner, and often not readable if delivered (i.e., rain soaked); and requested that the City Council use a more dependable forum to publicize meetings and notify the public of any upcoming public hearing on the Twin Lakes proj ect. c. Rog Walker, Marion and South Owasso (overlooking Lady Slipper Park) Mr. Walker sought clarification from the City Council regarding potential sale of property in the vicinity of Lady Slipper Park. Mayor Klausing noted that City Manager Beets'2005 Budget recornn1endations included a recommendation, along with other recon1illendations for Council consideration, identifying ways to address the City's structural budget deficit. Mayor Klausing noted that the sale of Lady Slipper Park was not being discussed, but properties adj oining the park on the south side of South Owasso Boulevard and on Western Avenue. Mayor Klausing noted that the City Council would be receiving a report from staff on the budget tonight specifically as it