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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 08, 2008 Page 14 Roll Call [Original Motion as Amended] Ayes: Roe; Ihlan; Willmus; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. Councilmember Roe opined that the current rate of abatements and resolution on non compliant code issues was largely coming about through HRA funding of those enforcement issues; and opined that it was great to see action taking place. Mayor Klausing concurred. 13. Business Items -Presentations, Discussions a. Centennial Gardens Apartments Update Mayor Klausing noted that at a previous City Council meeting held August 11, 2008, Mr. Jack Cann, an Attorney with the Housing Preservation Project, had raised several concerns regarding recent tenant rent increases and eviction notices; and questioning of the City Council's authorization of the issuance of tax exempt bonds for renovation of the Centennial Gardens Apartments. Mayor Klausing referenced a letter dated September 3, 2008 addressed to Mayor Klausing from Mr. Cann, and copied to Councilmember Ihlan. Other documents referenced were included as bench handouts were an e-mail from Finance Director Miller to all Councilmembers and as part of this record, as directed by City Manager Malinen, and consisting of that cover a-mail directive; a copy of the Regulatory Agreement among U. S. Bank National Association, The City of Roseville, MN and Gardens East Limited Partnership dated May 1, 2008; and a letter dated September 5, 2008 from Briggs and Morgan, the City's Bond Counsel to Mr. Miller reviewing the bond issue process. Finance Director Miller, at the direction of City Manager Malinen, introduced representatives of Centennial Gardens Apartments to personally address the con- cerns of the City Council, as raised by Mr. Cann. Councilmember Ihlan moved a point of procedure, expressing concern that what she had originally requested was simply an update on the bond issue terms con- sisting of staff information; and opined that she had not requested a presentation from the owners and/or attorneys from the apartment complex, and was concerned that if the owners were allowed to speak, that all parties be offered equal opportu- nity. Mayor Klausing assured Councilmember Ihlan, and the public, that as per past City Council practice, if people were present to speak to the issue, all parties would be given ample opportunity to do so.