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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 26, 2007 Page 11 should be independent in taking such action on their own and choosing it's own direction, not seeking micro-management by the City Council. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of community engagement; spoke in op- position to the Chair or Vice Chair of the Planning Commission serving as chairs for any subcommittees of the Steering Committee; expressed puzzlement in hav- ing components of the Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning plan included in the Plan Update; and noted that the City Council would ultimately approve any Update. Councilmember Ihlan opined that her concern is that anon-elected body (i.e., the Planning Commission) would be making decisions, rather than the City Council. At the request of Mayor Klausing, Ms. Radel elaborated that each monthly meet- ing had a task assigned to it; and that by not being able to come to consensus and knowing how the process would unfold, it was difficult to determine how the Up- date would be finished on time. Ms. Radel recognized and encouraged the pas- sionate and engaged nature of the Committee; however, noted that the Committee needed clear direction on their role and mission from the City Council. Mark Koegler clarified that the Plan Update was the City of Roseville Plan, not that of the Consultant; and defined his firm's role as facilitator to accomplish the City's goal; recognizing that the schedule was "surgically tight." Mr. Koegler opined that a degree of conflict created for healthy dialogue; and further opined that since the process was initiated, he understood that everyone understood the ground rules and roles of the respective parties. Mr. Koegler noted that commu- nity involvement may indeed be a component of the Comprehensive Plan Update, given the community's investment, enthusiastic support, and ideas incorporated in the Imagine Roseville 2025 vision statement; advising that some communities were moving along those routes. Mr. Koegler noted that the Imagine Roseville 2025 document was a commendable product; and community-identity to the document was stronger than anticipated, and of interest to him as a Planner. Mr. Koegler advised that some of the goals and strategies of the document included policy statements and related implica- tions; while some provided fodder for the Comprehensive Plan in substance, graphics and/or text; and some, while widely supported by the community, and not intended to diminish public interest and importance of them, were not within the context of the Plan. Mr. Koegler clarified his definition of and charge to the Steering Committee; per- ceiving them as an Advisory Committee, with a wide background to represent the community-at-large viewpoints to sort through and provide a consensus for direc- tion; to formulate a recommendation to the City Council; and then carry forward those recommendations to the City Council. Mr. Koegler noted that it was his in- tent, as the facilitator, to keep the City Council fully-involved and involved throughout the process, by providing updates every two (2) months at a minimum;