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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 18, 2013 Page 12 Karl A. Lacher; 1132 Skillman Avenue Mr. Lacher opined that he would prefer to keep his choice of a carrier, no matter what other competition was out there; but if they liked their current hauler, they should be able to keep them. Bob Murray, 1433 W Roselawn Mr. Murray spoke to the need for "We the People, Of the People, and For the People..." to keep their freedoms, which they'd fought for, and were guaranteed as the American way. Mr. Murray opined that those having served their country did so for a purpose to retain those freedoms; and quoted "Government governs best that governs least;" and spoke further opined that, if he didn't like his hauler he could choose a different one. Douglas Root, 2468 N Hamline Avenue As the President of the Roseville Citizens League, following Mr. Toogood, Mr. Root referenced the public forum held approximately 5 years ago, at which time public information was provided on the pros and cons of organized trash collec- tion. Mr. Root applauded the City Council for its willingness to hear from citi- zens, at the PWETC level and City Council level as well. Mr. Root opined that it was a good thing to bring people out and get their voices heard, no matter their opinion. Mr. Root advised that he provided his written comment in support of organized trash collection, or at least serious consideration of it. Tim Callaghan, 3062 Shorewood Lane As a 27 year resident of Roseville, Mr. Callaghan stated that he had only had two (2) trash collectors during that time. Mr. Callaghan advised that he had made the change when ; his trash bill went up considerably due to a line for "governmental costs," at which time he changed and did not find those charges on his new bills, as they were charging for disposal fees and charges that were not actually real. Mr. Callaghan questioned if this was what the City of Roseville was attempting to do now. Mr. Callaghan advised that, if the Waste Management firm was assigned for collection in his area, he would not accept them, nor would he pay them. Mr. Callaghan opined that they had already cost him $4,000 in overbilling when he used them, and he would not go back to that company. With allegations that the purpose of organized trash collection was to increase safety in neighborhoods, Mr. Callaghan questioned how many injuries or acci- dents had been documents or impacts to safety; of whether this was just another fantasy. With allegations that the purpose was to reduce traffic and wear and tear on City roadways, Mr. Callaghan questioned specifically how much it would be reduced.