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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 24, 2012 Page 12 munity supported. Mr. Callaghan provided his perception of past discussions by Councilmember Johnson who didn't want to talk about increased taxes at that time, apparently stating that that was next year. Subsequently, Mr. Callaghan alleged that residents experienced a 15% increase for each of two (2) years. Mr. Callaghan questioned what the City Council was doing, opining that it was not doing what it said it was going to do; and rather than paying down Tax Incre- ment Financing (TIF) was now giving it away like candy. Mr. Callaghan ques- tioned when we were going to get control and ask Roseville residents what they wanted with a view of what it was going to cost. Mr. Callaghan stated that the City Council had a tendency to tell citizens to go away and not talk, since they had been elected and knew what citizens wanted. Mr. Callaghan opined that the City Council did not represent Roseville whatsoever; and strongly recommend- ed that this bond sale not proceed, in order to avoid another 15% increase over this year's 15% increase as indicated in the 2013 Preliminary Budget recently adopted. Mr. Callaghan questioned why the City Council was spending money on things that Roseville residents said they didn't' want. Kathleen Deleo, (no relation to Robert Delao) 1246 W. Highway 36 Ms. Deleo advised that she had been unaware of this increase being pushed through until today. Ms. Deleo, having worked in both the public and private sectors in her career, opined that the City was not being accountable or respon- sible in today's economy. Ms. Deleo further opined that the City had been dis- respectful of its citizens in using the Port Authority when it had no port serving the City. Ms. Deleo opined that the City Council was not serving the taxpayers, but rather it appeared that the taxpayers were working for the City; and using Port Authority to get through what it wanted. Ms. Deleo referenced current home and property values, necessitating property sales, while taxes had in- creased by 20% at the same time her property value had dropped by 50%, with nothing but frustration to show for it. Ms. Deleo opined that it was time to give the power back to the City; and for those wanting to put this through without re- spect for putting it to a public vote, they should be ashamed of themselves and embarrassed. Vivian Ramalingam,2182 Acorn Road Having grown up in New York City, a major Port Authority City, specifically designated for its transportation maintenance and development and other very specific services, Ms. Ramalingam questioned how the City of Roseville could possibly use such a discretionary fund for other than it was intended. Ms. Ra- malingam opined that this was a shame and disgraceful. As a matter of pure in- terest related to park development, Ms. Ramalingam asked for information of any Councilmembers directly benefitting from development of those parks. Charlie Sparks,3040 Little Bay Road Mr. Sparks expressed his disappointment in what the City intended to do with park monies. Having moved to Roseville in 2002, and having seen his property