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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 19, 2008 Page 15 member Roe opined that it was the Council's responsibility to appoint someone who could best serve the City of Roseville; who would not be involved in a future election, as far as the City Council knew at this point based on applicant represen- tations during the interview process; and opined that as far as being accountable to citizens, those interested citizens made it a point to express their opinions, or to express their agreement or disagreement with Council decisions by many various means, both before, during and following meetings. Councilmember Pust, with respect to Mr. Willmus' commitment, noted his ser- vice with Imagine Roseville 2025 community visioning, Comprehensive Plan Up- date Steering Committee; OVAL Task Force; Parks and Recreation Commission; his obvious and proven leadership abilities; his passion and connection to the City of Roseville; his knowledge and comment on City Council issues and actions; and her appreciation for his honesty in expressing his views. Councilmember Pust noted that Mr. Willmus had publicly stated to citizens that he would not run for election this fall, and therefore, his appointment would not be giving him an ad- vantage over any of the great, qualified candidates running for office, and there- fore spoke in support of the motion. Roll Call Vote Councilmember Pust: Aye Councilmember Roe: Aye Councilmember Ihlan: Abstained, reiterating that this wasn't the most democratic process to follow. Mayor Klausing: Aye Motion carried. Mayor Klausing, while recognizing that Mr. Willmus was not his first choice, had no objection to his appointment, and based his vote on that. Recess Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Upon reconvening, Mayor Klausing noted the need to clarify specific language on the motion adopted immediately prior to recessing, based on the pending Attorney General opinion and recommendation of the City Attorney for leaving an option for that opinion as to when the newly-elected person could take office. Pust moved, Roe seconded, clarification of the appointment of Robert Willmus to the City Council position made vacant upon the death of Tom Kough, for a term to run until the individual elected at the November 2008 City General Election qualifies for office, provided, however, that the term shall extend through Decem- ber 31, 2008 if it is determined that the individual elected at the November 2008 City General Election cannot take office in November upon qualifying for office.