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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 26, 2007 Page 15 time implications; and that one such group may be incorporated into the process at current levels, multiple issues could not be incorporated into the process, based on the need to keep the proposed timeframe moving forward. Mr. Koegler noted that increasing the frequency of meetings would not allow adequate coverage of topics or research time, in addition to material preparation and distribution. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the roles as defined by Ms. Radel with the Committee serving as a mechanism for public participation, working with the Consultant to serve as a sounding board; and expressed concern with creation of any subcommittees, opining that such provisions were not well-thought-out and may not allow the Committee to remain on task and create a potential for spinning out of control. Mayor Klausing further opined that appointing a Chair seemed re- dundant, with the consultant serving as a facilitator, based on his training and ex- perience. Councilmember Pust opined that, if the Committee determined to spin off a sub- committee, that it be representative of the community; and urged incorporation of the Imagine Roseville 2025 goals and strategies into the Update, noting the com- munity-based work already done on it, and that it be considered for incorporation or adoption in some way without regurgitation of the document. Mr. Koegler assured Councilmembers and the public that there was no intention of diluting the community-based work done to-date, as represented in the Imagine Roseville 2025 document; and as he became more indoctrinated in the document, could determine how the salient portions fit within the Comprehensive Plan Up- date. Gary Grefenberg, Steering Committee Member Mr. Grefenberg noted that the idea of a Chair was his idea; however, he assured the City Council that the Committee, staff and consultant could work well to- gether, recognizing that the process was just beginning. Mr. Grefenberg opined that, until tonight's discussion, he had been unclear on whether the Committee was a Steering or Advisory Committee, and had been unaware that the consultant was to serve as a facilitator. Mr. Grefenberg advised that, upon receipt of the Consultant's analysis of the Imagine Roseville 2025 strategies, he understood that this was the first step in updating the Comprehensive Plan, as indicated in the City's newsletter, and that it would be incorporated into the Plan Update. Mr. Grefenberg advised that, at the last Committee meeting after discussion, and fur- ther review of the document, he had passionately dominated the conversation since he interpreted that 56.9% of the Imagine Roseville 2025 recommendations were not included in the Plan Update. Mr. Grefenberg elaborated on his percep- tions of those items that could easily be incorporated into the document; and opined that discussions were proceeding on schedule, and that there was no need to stifle the Committee.