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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, Apri128, 2008 Page 16 At the request of Mayor Klausing, Lt. Rosand responded to additional questions on police monitoring of transactions and database records of those transactions. Donald Gault, 2021 Hershel Street Mr. Gault noted that his initial reaction had been negative; especially after reading the first few paragraphs, and the fact that it came personally addressed; in addition to the inappropriate comments and the indication that he'd had personal corre- spondence with the applicant or City staff. Mr. Gault referenced his subsequent conversations with City staff. Mr. Gault opined that this didn't sound like a good thing for Roseville, based on the comments expressed, perceptions, and problems associated with such a use. Mayor Klausing opined that a number of bad things have happened over time based on nothing more than perceptions; and questioned if the City should be en- dorsing such misconceptions. Mr. Gault advised that he'd moved to Roseville originally based on his perception that it was a great place to live and raise a family; and questioned if this type of business was in line with where he wanted his son to live and attend school. Mr. Gault advised that the City didn't have police assigned to monitor restaurants, gas stations, or other types of business; and opined that the nature of this business seemed more volatile if it required such additional monitoring. Mr. Gault further opined that, based on comments heard tonight from citizens, their sense of secu- rity or community wasn't being enhanced by the proposed business, and didn't make people comfortable. Recess Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Mayor Klausing requested that Mr. Smith return to address comments in his letter related to the City making them aware of concerns. Mr. Smith reiterated his apologies for the disconnect in communication in his haste to get the letter and information mailed out. Mr. Smith noted that he should have been more specific as to whom the 458 recipients were and the purpose of the letter, after he'd requested a mailing list of area residents from staff to avoid going door-to-door in the neighborhood, in an effort to save time. Mr. Smith ad- vised that it was his error, and he had not intended to offend anyone, and again apologized. Mayor Klausing noted the difficult decisions before the City Council with land use issues and trying to respect and balance the rights of property owners with those of the citizens. Mayor Klausing clarified that when he asked for the nature