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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 12, 2016 Page 3 it as an escalation of resident anger over not being heard. She tries to focus on the posi- tive and hates that she felt the need to come before the Council multiple times. Ms. Ra- mundt indicated if she ruled the world, Sherry Sanders and her would spend all their time doing things that had a positive impact on the community rather than spending even a moment fighting battles to try to ensure City officials are doing the right thing. Ms. Ramundt noted Ms. Sanders has said multiple times that the Lake McCarron Neigh- borhood Association focuses on bringing neighbors together for community building so they have a strong foundation when issues arise. She stated that is the City environment that she wants to live in. Her biggest fear is that if the Council continues to alienate resi- dents by lack of real community engagement related to decision making, all of these groups will eventually unite against the common enemy and that common enemy will be the City officials, which is not a City she wants to live in. Ms. Ramundt stated that is not the energy she wants in her community and it doesn’t have to be that way. She asked the Council to please not disregard the warning that this article is sending. The Council thanked Ms. Ramundt for her comments. No one else appeared to speak. 5. Council and City Manager Communications, Reports, and Announcements Mayor Roe announced several upcoming community activities and events for the benefit of the listening audience. Saturday, September 17, 2016, is the Wild Rice Festival at the Harriot Alexander Nature Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mayor Roe described the events that will take place including food products available for sale, noting the Tetonka Food Truck, winner of the 2015 Charlie Award, will also be there. Mayor Roe announced the City is accepting applicants for a partial term on the Finance Commission that runs through March 31, 2017. This Commission focuses on the budget process, financial policies, recommendations, funding strategies for capital improvement plans, as well as budget goals and objectives. The Finance Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The deadline to apply is September 21, 2016, and an application is available on the City’s website. Mayor Roe announced a volunteer opportunity on Saturday, September 24, 2016, to help build a playground at Central Park, 2540 Lexington Avenue, under supervision by the playground company. He encouraged those interested to contact the City’s Volunteer Coordinator Kelly O’Brien with questions or to sign up. Mayor Roe noted this is the largest playground build the City will undertake so they are looking for at least 50 volun- teers to complete this project. Mayor Roe reviewed the Ramsey County Library Roseville Branch workshop topics in- cluding Bulb Care and Getting Your Yard Ready for Winter on Thursday, September 15, from 3 to 4 p.m. and again on Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will be presented by Ramsey County Master Gardeners and include a to do list and tips. The second workshop is Get Your Home Ready for Winter on Thursday, September 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, September 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The Neighbor-