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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 13, 2008 Page 9 election. Councilmember Willmus questioned if that invalidated actions taken by Councilmember Ihlan on several items in 2004 during her appointment period. Councilmember Willmus referenced an e-mail received from Tam McGehee, and further questioned if he decided to run awrite-in campaign, whether that validated his votes during his appointment. Councilmember Willmus advised that he tried to be accountable to citizens, and he took exception with implications otherwise. Councilmember Ihlan assured Councilmember Willmus that her comments were not aimed at him, but rather based on structural considerations and based on a matter of policy. Councilmember Ihlan opined that it did matter whether some- one was running for election or re-election, and that it gave voters an opportunity to pass judgment on how they wanted to be represented. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that the Comprehensive Plan would govern a number of future de- cisions, and would reflect the community vision into 2030; and would or should serve as a crucial matter in the upcoming election campaign, particularly with re- tail development. Councilmember Ihlan opined that it was crucial that the Com- prehensive Plan be approved by a City Council fully-elected by the people. Councilmember Ihlan noted that former City Councilmember Tom Kough had been concerned with the appointment process to fulfill his term, based precisely on issues such as this; and not how Mr. Willmus approaches or discussions issues with people, but strictly on a policy issue. Mayor Klausing opened the meeting to public comment at this time. Public Comment A bench handout was provided by staff, consisting of numerous a-mails and writ- ten comment received to-date and related to this item. Joseph Kasak, 1427 W Eldridge Avenue (5 houses east of HarMar parking lot) Mr. Kasak spoke in opposition to HarMar being designated as "Regional Busi- ness," and opined that the action taken by the Planning Commission at their Octo- ber 1, 2008 meeting was against the people of Roseville, when they voted unani- mously for Regional Business designation. Mr. Kasak took issue specifically with comments of Commissioner Daniel Boerigter, who appeared to steer other members to his way of thinking, and suggested that Commissioner Boerigter ap- peared to be a viable proponent of the New York ownership contingent for Har- Mar Mall, specifically when he suggested atwo-story Costco store or other big box retailer for the site. Mr. Kasak opined that Roseville did not have demo- graphics that would support two malls within such a close proximity; and ad- dressed the many changes seen in the HarMar neighborhood during his tenure there. Mr. Kasak further opined that the congestion on Snelling Avenue was bad enough, and that the original intent of HarMar Mall in serving the community, not the region, should be maintained.