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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 13, 2013 Page 10 Councilmember McGehee advised that her intent was to reaffirm for the Commis- sion their authority to bring things forward to the City Council, since they see things at their public hearing level before they came to the City Council, and may be aware of issues to allow the City to be more proactive versus reactive in poten- tial resolution. Councilmember Laliberte concurred, noting that if concerns came to the attention of the Commission, the City Council wanted them to bring them forward, and not have the Commission held to a reactive position only, but at liberty to send things to the City Council if they determined something needed their attention. Mayor Roe concurred, opining that Planning Commissioners were in the front lines, and were aware of those things that were working as well as those that weren't working; and should feel free to suggest potential changes that might help the process, whether through amendments to the zoning code, or the approval process itself. Councilmember Laliberte noted, as an example, during recent budget discussions, more emphasis was indicated for economic development and redevelopment ef- forts in the community; and asked how comfortable the Commission was as indi- viduals and as a corporate body, in assisting with those efforts. Vice Chair Boguszewski sought more clarification, noting that each Commission- er as a citizen of Roseville, were able to bring ideas or projects to the attention of the City Council; and questioned the context of items being considered by the City Council, and if they were intended as part of the approval process or other areas. Vice Chair Boguszewski opined that he didn't feel any lack or wanting or constraints in his role as a private citizen in bringing items forward to the City Council. Other than any suggestions the Commission may have for streamlining the process or brining additional clarity to that process, Vice Chair Boguszewski sought further examples from Councilmember McGehee of something in which she thought the Commission should have been more involved, or specifics of what was behind her comments. Councilmember McGehee clarified that she was not addressing things during pub- lic comments during hearings, but items that could be addressed by the Commis- sion as a consultative body in getting information to the City Council. Coun- cilmember McGehee noted that often no one showed up at the public hearings, and questioned the reason for that lack of interest and whether it was due to noti- fication issues. Also, Councilmember McGehee sought the level of comfort of the Commission in process pieces as it more aggressively pursued redevelopment and potential revenue streams as they were identified; and if the Commission might see fit to recommend how to enhance that evaluation process and how they fit into that process.