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Regular City Council Minutes - 8/18/03 Page 20 the most cost-effective operation was to allow staff to operate the program, as reconllnended by the Public Works and Transportation Commission, rather than driving costs and fees up. Councilmember Maschka stated that the original intent of the program was environmentally driven to keep the leaves out of the storm water system; which would seem to justify a flat fee reflecting those costs through the storm water management or water utility funds. Further discussion continued related to direct and indirect costs for the program and revenue sources; alternatives available for residents outside the city-sponsored programs; and the process for moving forward with a decision. Audience members sought recognition by Mayor Kysylyczyn to provide comment. Councilmember Maschka encouraged Mayor Kysylyczyn to allow public comment. Patricia Rose; 818 Sextant Avenue Ms. Rose expressed disappointment that, given the variation from original discussions at the Public Works and Transportation Commission's Public Hearing, Mayor Kysylyczyn was discouraging public comr~lent on the issue at this time. Ms. Rose advised that, even though not a parent, she as a taxpayer paid for school-related levies, as well as parks and recreation programs, disagreeing with Mayor Kysylyczyn's rationale in this issue. Ms. Rose spoke in support of continuing both programs; and opined that the issue concerned quality of life in the community and it wasn't relevant if other conununities offered similar programs; that Roseville was a unique community. Jeff Grant, 1315 Burke Avenue West Mr. Grant spoke in support of the programs; concurring with Councilmember Maschka's recommendation to continue the program, with funding provided through the stormwater utility, as it benefited the entire community