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City Council Regular Meeting — 08/23/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 25 Councilmembers have the "feel" of the community; and want to be involved in the policy-setting of the community for current and future improvement. Mayor Klausing recognized the talents and abilities of the HRA and encouraged the Council's use of those talents, while maintaining the equilibrium of the City Council and tone. Mayor Klausing further opined that his interpretation of the Council/HRA relationship was not one of the Council dictating to the HIZA, but more of a collaborative relationship with a free flow of information, assessment, comment, discussion and solutions. Chair Majerus noted informal discussions he and Mayor Klausing had had regarding past HRA actions; and reiterated his support of enhancing communication between the groups; opining that all were pushing in the same direction. Chair Majerus noted the substantial information-gathering and research provided and reviewed by the City Council, and sought input on the most effective way to provide that enhanced communication, whether through better communication summary sheets; better understanding of policy and operational procedures for the HRA to accomplish the policy set by the City Council; and to keep clear directives between both bodies. Chair Majerus expressed a desire that the HRA serve as a valuable asset in and to the community. Councilmember Kough, as an initial supporter of the HRA, opined his continued support of the HRA as an important part of the future of Roseville. Councilmember Kough questioned the speed at which the HIZA was moving, the funds requested, and accountability and best use of those funds. Councilmember Kough opined that he preferred projects to be identified, then funds requested, and was uncomfortable with the process used to-date, and questioned whether the HIZA was attempting to achieve the Council's or the HRA's programs and goals. Councilmember Kough endorsed the Council