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Regular City Council Minutes -10/21/02 Page 18 Ms. McGeehee stated that the citizens of Roseville bought and paid for the public buildings and should be allowed use of them accordingly. Ms. McGeehee expressed concern that the community was atten1pting to stifle their citizens and the thought processes of its citizens. Mayor Kysylyczyn requested confirmation from Finance Director Miller regarding estimating the financial implications of the police coverage required for the August 22, 2002 meeting in question. Mr. Miller estimated approximately $120 - $140 dollars total for the three officers present during that time. City Manager Beets stated that the City Administration office had received information that it would be in the citizen's interest to have an officer present to preserve public peace during the press conference, thus resulting in their presence, as they would be requested to provide in many other circumstances. Councilmember Klausing attempted several Point of Order recognitions from the chair; specifically requesting where the discussion was going, and what action the Mayor was seeking, due to the lack of a motion. Mayor Kysylyczyn moved, Schroeder seconded, that the City Policy allowing public use of City meeting rooms remain in effect, with the provision that the City Council Chambers use be restricted during business hours to government uses only; and to direct staff to return at a future meeting with additional information and scheduling conflicts with the possibility of moving other meetings to the Oval or other facilities; and to eliminate city-provision of mail box services for any non-city related entity. Councilmember Klausing spoke against the motion, suggesting that this was a personal issue for Mayor Kysylyczyn due to the August 22, 2002 meeting purpose and topic, and recommended leaving the policy as is, as recommended by staff and the City's attorney comments regarding First Amendment rights.