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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 22, 2008 Page 8 Mayor Klausing asked that speakers focus on the issues before the Council: whether area improvements could be made without an HIA in place; how best to preserve the housing units, and if imposing assessments was the best solution; rather than more broad-ranged comments. Public Comment Janna Rieck, 2668 MacKubin Ms. Rieck noted that, when she had purchased her unit in December of 2005, she knew full well that this project would become a reality; and further noted that the Association had clearly defined the possibility on all their releases and docu- ments. Ms. Reick advised that she was an owner of one of the larger, end units, and assured the City Council and other property owners that the only item being paid for by all property owners was additional siding for that end wall; and further advised that any additional insulation, or other improvements would be totally her responsibility, and that she would gladly bear that responsibility, as it would ulti- mately and primarily benefit her. Ms. Rieck acknowledged that the units were not "green" now, with most units having windows from the original 1969 construction; however, noted that other improvements could not be made by individual property owners without assis- tance and establishing an HIA. Ms. Rieck opined that the consultant had done a phenomenal job in setting up specifications for the project and in making sure as many eco-friendly options as possible were available. Ms. Rieck, as an owner in Westwood Village I, asked for the City Council's re- spect for the majority decisions made by property owners in this ongoing process to-date; and for financial support in restoring the units to help make Roseville an attractive destination. Ms. Rieck alluded to the many amenities of the commu- nity; and opined that she was waiting to see if her government that she voted for would support her endeavor to have a strong, valuable property and home along with the other unit owners in the Westwood community. Maureen Dalens, 2664 MacKubin Street Ms. Dalens advised that she was speaking as a representative of several smaller townhome unit owners; and provided front and rear exterior elevations of those smaller units. Ms. Dalens opined that, if approved under the new declarations, those property owners would be hurt financially, and would be subsidizing the larger units. Ms. Dalens sought to substantiate these issues by reviewing addi- tional roof area, gutters, soffits and fascias; additional decking; and other areas requiring additional siding. Ms. Dalens opined that, in fairness, each home should pay for only its own costs, as per the original documents; with 42 units being lar- ger, and only six being smaller units.