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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 03, 2008 Page 12 lined. Mr. Koegler encouraged the public to attend and participate by providing public feedback on the Comprehensive Plan ideas. Mr. Koegler noted that he would return in mid-April with another City Council update, at which time he would be seeking more City Council feedback. Mr. Koegler noted that the process remained on schedule; however, advised that it continued to be challenging, with the steering committee actively engaged in the process, and eager to delve into detailed review and research of various issues, creating additional challenges to stay consistently on schedule. Mr.. Koegler ad- vised that he would alert the City Council to an potential modifications needed in the schedule; however, noted that he didn't anticipate the Metropolitan Council`s willingness to extend the deadline. Councilmember Ihlan encouraged the public to attend the 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, open house, as well as attending the monthly steering committee meetings to provide public comment. Councilmember Roe also encouraged the public to attend the Open House or to observe discussions at the steering committee level. Community Development Director Trudgeon noted the number of Steering Committee members attending tonight's City Council meeting. Mr. Trudgeon noted that, in addition to the published notice of the upcoming Open House, those property owners in specific focus areas, and the surrounding 500' were provided mailed notice of the Open House. Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff was attempting to be cognizant of costs, while attempting to accomplish the project by deadline, and noting the possible need for future discussions and City Council decision- making if those options were necessary. Mayor Klausing recognized Steering Committee members in attendance and thanked them for their work and time commitment to the Comprehensive Plan update. b. Discussion of City Council Vacancies Mayor Klausing noted the previous receipt of Councilmember Kough's letter re- garding his possible early resignation from the City Council, depending on health- related issues; and sought individual Councilmember comment on how they wished to proceed, with Councilmember Kough being unable to attend tonight's meeting, and the Council's previously-expressed desire to have Councilmember Kough present for the discussion. Councilmembers Pust and Roe concurred they preferred to hold discussion until Councilmember Kough was able to be in attendance to express his views.