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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 25, 2017 Page 11 advised that those responses were taken in context with other engagement oppor- tunities to balance that input. Councilmember McGehee expressed concern that a large portion of the Roseville population may be overlooked, often due to their lack of interest in evening meet- ings and/or locations listed. Ms. Major thanked Councilmember McGehee for her input, advising that they valued any and all input resulting in Phase II involving more options as to times of day and other considerations. Councilmember Laliberte noted the value of the intercept boards at this summer's Party in the Park providing a good opportunity for residents to engage and reflect on the city. However, in hindsight, Councilmember Laliberte expressed the need for more meetings in a box for the annual Night to Unite, if a survey had been done at that time, it would have provided a perfect opportunity to have those con- versations in many neighborhoods and/or to refer citizens to the online survey. Councilmember Laliberte noted the feedback she'd heard about the Har Mar Mall neighborhood walkabout, opining it was well-attended due to previous compre- hensive plan updates in the past and perceived omissions with those processes in informing neighbors of zoning designations. Therefore, Councilmember Laliberte noted the steps taken by neighbors in promoting the walkabout themselves, whether through NextDoor.com and/or post card initiatives at that point. While having observed that particular walkabout personally, Councilmember Laliberte agreed they might be a good idea, but often hard to implement, given limited par- ticipation of some residents unable to keep pace and resulting in staff and consult- ants only able to participate or hear conversations from a limited group at times. Councilmember Laliberte noted the lack of ability to grasp all those neighbor-to- neighbor conversations that would prove invaluable; and opined there may have been better feedback received from those staying at the central meeting location if unable to participate in the walkabout. Ms. Major noted that staff(Ms. Collins) remained with those participants at the meeting location and made that feedback available to the process. However, Ms. Major expressed appreciation for the issues surrounding walkabouts and limited participation. Councilmember McGehee agreed with the concerns with physical aspects with the walkabouts for those of the population less able to participate or walk long distances. Phase II Ms. Major reviewed the next steps, including changes made for initiating the community meeting scheduled for November and options (daytime and evening).