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~.~ 7 Mayor Klausing clarified that the Roseville Police Department had not performed the investigation of former City Manager Beets; and that it had been referred to another department to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. Mr. Garza reiterated his opinion that the Police Department should have said "no comment" in this case, rather than providing comment and analysis. Councilmember Pust thanked Mr. Garza for coming forward; and opined that this conversation should not be taking place at tonight's meeting; but in some other forum dealing with the more widespread issue. Councilmember Pust reiterated her observation that there were two issues, and added a third issue as addressed by Mr. Garza: 1) How citizens should properly observe without interference and causing danger to themselves, the officer, or alleged violator; 2} Is the City's Police Department receiving proper training; and 3) Communication issues afterward regarding analysis of a particular case when no citation is issued. Councilmember Pust again expressed her appreciation to Mr. Garza and her understanding of his concerns; and expressed hope that he would return at a later time and venue to discuss the issue more com- pletely. c. Al Sands, 2612 Aldine Mr. Sands provided two Bench I~andouts. Mr. Sands provided comment on the above-referenced issue; and questioned why, if no charges were filed, anything was said to the press. Mr. Sands asked that this question be answered in the future; opining that when no charges were filed and information was pro- vided to the press, it was bad for the person and the City. Mr. Sands referenced a recent editorial from the Pioneer Press, dated July 27, 2007, entitled, "Free the Cities..." alleging a new urban agenda that embraces freedom rather than "top-down" planning regu- lations. Mr. Sands agreed with the premise of the article in expressing