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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 25, 2®08 Page 2 Cowrcilmember Pust further advised that she had earlier this week attended a Transit for Livable Communities Seminar, noting that Public Works Director Duane Schwartz had also attended. Councilmember Pust reported on the avail- ability of grant funding for non-motorized transportation pilot programs, and Roseville's ranking in previous grant applications for these funds. Councilmem- ber Pust noted that there were staff and elected officials from several metropolitan communities, and that the group had been encouraged to consider development in light ofnon-motorized transportation opportunities. Councilmember Roe reported on his and Councilmember Ihlan's attendance and participation on the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee and the amount of work over the last few weeks in reviewing various areas in the com- munity for development. Councilmember Roe noted that, in light of that recent work, the next meeting of the Steering Committee would consider specific thoughts from the consultant and staff based on that work to develop the plan it- self Councilmember Roe reminded citizens that the meetings were open to the public, with the next meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Works Building conference room. Councilmember Roe also encouraged citizens to plan to attend an upcoming Open House for the Steering Committee Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Citv Hall to receive public input from the community to respond to those proposals. b. Receive Councilmember Kough's Letter Councilmember Ihlan read a letter from Councilmember Kough, dated February 11, 2008, regarding his potential resignation from the City Council before the end of his tern1, and his thoughts on options for the City Council to name his succes- sor. Mayor Klausing asked that City Attorney Jay Squires and City Manager Bill Ma- linen provide information to the City Council on the current City Ordinance, as prepared when a previous vacancy occurred on the City Council; and updates on research completed at that time. Mayor Klausing also requested that Election Official Carolyn Curti be consulted and provide information to the City Council on the Special Election process and lead time requirements. By concurrence, Councilmembers concurred that this item be included on the next meeting agenda. Councilmember Pust expressed the desire of the City Council, community and staff that Councilmember Kough would be able to serve out his term. Councilmember Roe suggested that deliberations be held at a meeting when Councilmember Kough was able to attend, and if necessary to reschedule that