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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 18, 2013 Page 13 Mr. Callaghan stated that the danger in his neighborhood was traffic cutting through the neighborhood to access the adjacent business, having nothing to do with trucks. In questioning traffic counts, Mr. Callaghan opined that those survey results would be available if things weren't changing in the Engineering Depart- ment, opining that the numbers were in-house, and claims were made, but the public had not been made aware of those numbers so they could determine whether or not to support them. Mr. Callaghan questioned why the Police Chief was not present to provide verifi- cation, but to his personal knowledge, opined that he had never heard of a trash vehicle hitting someone in Roseville. Stacy Ness, 1425 Primrose Curve Ms. Ness opined that, while there may be a few years age difference, she was aligned in her thinking with that of Mr. Houck. Ms. Ness spoke in support of the freedom of choice, and against organized trash hauling. Ms. Ness opined that she could do her own negotiation; and limiting or providing no choice would not pro- vide a greater service; and further opined that it was out of line for government to put itself in this role, and questioned where it would stop. In running her personal household like a business, Ms. Ness supported her ability to negotiate and accept realities (e.g. road wear); and expressed her opposition to anti-competitive prac- tices. Neil Neilstadt, 295 Roma Avenue Mr. Neilstadt expressed his opposition to organized trash hauling; opining that he couldn't remember when he was disappointed with not having a choice. Mr. Neilstadt noted that he would have the same amount of trash no matter which hauler he chose; and regarding safety, he couldn't remember anyone getting run over by a garbage truck, even though he heard about school bus accidents and questioned how the City planned to address that. Mr. Neilstadt questioned how less competition would reduce prices; and reiterated his preference to have a choice of who he wanted and not be forced to use someone else. Georgeann Hall,385 Transit While the City Council is charged with making decisions to best serve the com- munity, Ms. Hall noted that residents couldn't choose their recycler, but the City had successfully done so. Ms. Hall noted that she was currently unable to tell her trash hauler when to pick up trash, but that the City could. Ms. Hall noted that government did make decisions beyond garbage; and spoke in support of orga- nized trash collection. Dean Maschka, 1695 Millwood Avenue Tongue-in-cheek, if the City Council wished to fill the City Council chambers be- yond that of tonight's audience, Mr. Maschka suggested they consider a leash law for cats in the community.