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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 27,2012 Page 25 was no reason for the City Council to put themselves on the line, and their only action should be as individuals voting their own position,but not as a body. Mr. Houck strongly recommended that the City Council defer any action on this is- sue. Cheryl Lenz,2444 Sharon Street Ms. Lenz thanked the City Council for considering this issue, opining that it was very important to many Roseville residents. Ms. Lenz provided anecdotal comments on her advocacy for she and her husband's gay and lesbian friends, and the additional stresses placed on their relationships than hers due to poten- tial discrimination or legislative limitations. Ms. Lenz encouraged Coun- cilmembers to use their words, as they were powerful. Nathan Meyer,2474 Lydia Avenue W Mr. Meyer reviewed his various residences in and out of the State of MN; and his experiences coming out as a gay person and finding a supportive communi- ty. Mr. Meyer urged the City Council to keep Roseville as a welcoming com- munity to all; and opined that this was an opportunity to allow gay people to remain in the community they loved by welcoming them. By not making a de- cision tonight, Mr. Meyer opined that the City Council was essentially saying that the gay community was not as welcome as others; and asked that they vote to support the HRC resolution. Robber Detel,Apple Valley resident As a Christian, and retired member of the military, having gay friends whom he loved dearly, as commanded by God, Mr. Detel expressed his disillusionment in seeing this continuing rage and judgment. Mr. Detel opined that, through the continuing conviction of some with those of differing opinions being mean, or angry or haters, this was wrong. Mr. Detel used Canada as an example of this proposed "progression" and asked that this issue be left to the voters and each state to make their voice known. John Sicolski, 2449 Sheldon Street Mr. Sicolski addressed several comments made by other speakers; and that by voting on this issue, the City Council was not supporting or representing all of Roseville. Comparing this issue to other decision-making by the City Council, Mr. Sicolski opined that the City Council seldom satisfied everyone; and urged them to step forward and represent all of Roseville by supporting the HRC reso- lution. Mara Bliss,2009 Asbury Street Ms. Bliss echoed a previous speaker, noting that she was allowed to be married in a government-sanctioned ceremony, but not everyone was allowed that privi- lege. Ms. Bliss opined that it was not acceptable to remain silent; and it was necessary to speak out and stand up for what you believed in, whether it was di-