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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 10 were unique to themselves and different sized; however, he opined that based on the formulas used, there was very little difference between small and larger units when compared to the actual difference in square footage and loan to value differ- ence. Mr. Brand opined that his was concern was in all units sharing costs for the exterior walls for those units having additional interior siding areas unique to them, creating an unrealistic cost. Mr. Brand opined that it was very important for their community that this financing occur, and that there were no other options to improve the property; however, he questioned how the particular specifications and bids were allocated among property owners, specifically the interior siding is- sue. Don Nygaard, 2658 MacKubin Mr. Nygaard, a professional engineer and resident, advised that he was not on the board at this time; however, noted that he had served through a number of past projects done in 1996 involving storm sewer, landscaping and other improve- ments; and the last time major staining and painting had been redone was in 2000, at which time a significant amount of cedar boards had been replaced due to rot- ting, thinking that was the most cost-effective solution and that it made sense at the time. Mr. Nygaard opined that the Board was currently seeking to do a major residing project, rather than continuing to replace ineffective cedar siding that continued to deteriorate. Mr. Nygaard, speaking from his expertise as an engineer, opined that this volun- teer Board had done a tremendous amount of diligence in researching the project, revising the covenants, and putting everything in place according to current State law, and providing for reserves for future projects. Mr. Nygaard spoke to the Board seeking consultation from outside parties for a full study on the financing aspects and reserves to ensure they were appropriate over the next thirty (30) years; and their hiring of a construction manager to prepare specifications and bids; opining that this had provided for an excellent piece of work and bids from seven (7) different firms. Mr. Nygaard opined that Westwood Village was a spe- cial place, and as a resident since 1989, he appreciated the design of the units by a talented architect; and opined that it served as something special to the City of Roseville as well; and thanked the City Council for their willingness to work with the Westwood community on financing the project to allow them to do the project right. Donna Como, 1629 W Highway 36, Rosewood Village Condominiums Ms. Como advised that she was not a resident at Westwood; however, spoke on behalf of the Association to encourage the City Council to endorse this ordinance. Ms. Como spoke to the importance of this action to other multi-family dwellings. Ms. Como noted that their condominiums were facing a similar situation; and ex- pressed her appreciation to City staff, specifically Ms. Kelsey and Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon, for their assistance and expertise. Ms. Como noted that their units were 37 years old; and were facing roofing and siding