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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 03, 2012 Page 10 noise issues emanating from Northwestern College in accordance with his read- ing of City ordinance. Mr. Callaghan expressed concern with another personal issue with a neighbor- ing property's storm sewer running into his back yard, costing him money. Mr. Callaghan questioned what residents were getting from the City Council other than spending tax money. Mr. Callaghan stated that, until the new fire station issue, he as a citizen had been unaware that two (2) of the City's three (3) fire stations had been closed, allegedly without public notice. Regarding community surveys, Mr. Callaghan questioned the recipients of those surveys were, stating that, as a twenty-six (26) year resident of Roseville had never gotten a survey, and was also not aware of anyone who had received a survey. In addressing the results of the park survey indicating that residents wanted more paths, Mr. Callaghan stated that, even though this had been re- quested, the 2013 budget provided no funding for paths. Mr. Callaghan questioned when the City Council intended to start listening to its residents and following what they wanted. Mr. Callaghan opined that the City Council seemed to be out of control with spending and everything else based on his viewing of City Council meetings. Mr. Callaghan stated, "I'm ashamed of this group, especially the mayor; he doesn't answer the questions people ask with this new system to answer questions after the hearing so no one disagrees with you." Mr. Callaghan further stated, "Where is the truth in governing? You're spending money that doesn't exist; it's beyond me." Eugene Bahnemann,2656 N Lexington Avenue Mr. Bahnemann stated, "I agree with Callaghan 150%." In addressing some- thing he didn't think the City Council had touched upon: "the state-of-the-art fire station" questioning how the City could build it with non-union help. Mr. Bahnemann advised that he had questioned people about this in the past, receiv- ing differing or no responses. Mr. Bahnemann provided examples from his per- sonal observations of the construction process, and the workers coming from outside the City of Roseville rather than using its own residents. Mr. Bahne- mann referenced his union work before retirement, opining that unions had been good for him. Dick Houck, 1131 Roselawn Avenue Mr. Houck stated that his previous public comments and being upset about sticking it to businesses and extra taxes had been just the tip of the iceberg.