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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 07, 2008 Page 2 Ken Fiore Mr. Fiore opined that the City of Roseville's snow removal services were second to none; and further opined that it was worth the taxes for the privilege of living in Roseville. Mr. Fiore opined that, while everyone wanted to keep taxes down and everyone was penny-pinching, as long as the taxpayer dollars were spent wisely, the City Council shouldn't take issue with raising taxes, since that was what made Roseville the City it was. Mr. Fiore further opined that he wasn't concerned with comparing Roseville to other communities; but that "We're Roseville, and you people [City Council] represent Roseville; decide what's best for Roseville, not other communities." Mr. Fiore opined that the proposed parking ban was a ridiculous idea, and further opined that one solution wasn't right for everyone. Mr. Fiore further opined that if someone wanted to subdivide their property, that was their right as a property owner, and they should be able to do it. Mr. Fiore challenged the City Council, when making ordinances, to make sure they could be enforced. Mr. Fiore opined that the Police Department had better things to do than enforce a parking ban. Mr. Fiore concluded his comments by expressing his appreciation to the Council for their work, and his general support. for the majority opinion of the City Coun- cil b. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn opined what made a good community was citizen participation; and cautioned City Council members from attacking the public comment process or citizens speaking on issues. Mr. Kysylyczyn referenced and reviewed his per- sonal statistical analysis from past meetings on the actual tune for public com- ment, and that of individual Councilmember and/or staff responses. 4. Council Communications, Reports and Announcements Mayor Klausing announced the first annual Winter Jazz Blast competition and concert scheduled for Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Maranatha Hall at Northwestern College, with Roseville Area High School and Mounds View Jazz Bands scheduled to perform, as well as other bands from 12 - 13 communities around the state. Mayor Klausing advised that additional information no the competition, as well as tickets for the evening perform- ance, could be found on Northwestern College's website at www.nwcollege_edu, or through the Northwestern College Box Office at 651/633-3002. Mayor Klausing further noted that the State's Birthday song would be premiered at the 8:00 p.m. concert at the Jazz Blast for the State's upcoming Sesquicentennial (150`" Birthday) celebration.