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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 26,2007 - DRAFT Page 2 1 agenda, or at a future business meeting, depending on the lateness of tonight's � meeting. � � 1. � � � � 9 1� 11 12 73 ]� a� i� 1� 18 1� �� �� �� �� �� �;� �� �� �� 2� ��i �1 3� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� Receive Public Comment. Mayor Klausing called for public comment by members of the audience on any non-agenda items. a. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn provided, in writing, his personal recommendations for restoring ethics to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) appointment process; and made a verbal statement detailing his perception of past and current appointment processes, alleging par- tisan political tactics in Mayor Klausing's appointment process. b. Randy Neprash, 1276 Eldridge Avenue & also serves on the City's PWET Commission Mr. Neprash requested that the City Council consider several items re- lated to the proposed expansion and amended PUD for Northwestern Colle�e: 1) Given the proposed student expansion numbers and significant traf- fic impacts, specifically along Lydia Avenue, the apparent need for and expense of additional traffic signals at one or more intersections should be borne by the college; and Mr. Neprash urged the City Council to seek a formal, written agreement for such future installa- tion(�). 2) As the college has continued to expand outside the campus, through purchase of apartment andlor office buildings, with additional pur- chases anticipated, Mr. Neprash recommended that the City Council, while recognizing the wonderful success of the college and not seek- ing to impede that progress, should note that those buildings were re- moved from the tax rolls, while still requiring City services. Mr. Ne- prash encouraged the City to pursue an option of the college paying fees, in lieu of taxes, for every building currently owned and future purchases off campus. Mayor Klausing suggested that Mr. Neprash follow up on his verbal comments, with written comments to staff for inclusion in the public record, for their consideration when the City Council next hears this item for action.