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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,February 25, 2013 Page 5 Based on his experience as an Executive Secretary to a State Commission, Mr. Grefenberg noted that he has had experience in this area before; and given his re- tirement, he has more time to pursue such areas. Mr. Grefenberg asked that, while he at times may be picky or use the wrong words, the City Council sub- committee take a look into the autonomy issue and role of staff to advisory com- missions. Mr. Grefenberg recognized that he served at the pleasure of the City Council and that he could be asked to resign at any time. Based on his most recent response, Mr. Grefenberg expressed his eagerness to work with City Manager Malinen. Mayor Roe thanked Mr. Grefenberg for his comments, and for recognizing his shortcomings in the situation, noting the courage it took for Mr. Grefenberg to admit those. Mayor Roe asked that the website committee meet again prior to their recommen- dation coming before the City Council. City Manager Malinen advised that such a meeting was planned. Councilmember Willmus asked that Mr. Grefenberg make sure all Councilmem- bers received a copy of the e-mail correspondence referenced by him regarding the website issues. Mayor Roe concurred, asking that Mr. Grefenberg copy all Councilmembers, and that the committee meet one more time before their recommendation came before the City Council. A copy of that e-mail correspondence is attached hereto and made a part hereof Mayor Roe again thanked Mr. Grefenberg for his comments, and assured him that the advisory commission subcommittee would take his comments under advise- ment. 4. Council Communications,Reports and Announcements Mayor Roe announced various upcoming community meetings to receive public input on the Parks and Recreation Renewal Program: Villa Park discussion on Tuesday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Works Maintenance Building; proposed B-2 trail discussion on Thursday, February 28, at 5:00 p.m. in the Oak Room at City Hall; discussion on the Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) on Saturday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m. at HANC, 2520 Dale Street; and discussion on the Autumn Grove Park on Monday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m., at the Roseville Skating Center. Mayor Roe encouraged the public to contact Mr. Brokke or Ms. Anfang at the Parks and Recreation Department for additional infor- mation on any of those meetings.