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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 18, 2010 Page 2 a. Karen Stout, 2737 Mackubin, #3 Ms. Stout spoke to the proposed rezoning of the SE corner of Dale Street and County Road C, and referenced her written communication with City Planner Paschke related to this matter, but lack of staff response. Ms. Stout noted that, in her review of those meeting minutes posted on the website, there was no observa- ble action to -date. Ms. Stout opined that it was difficult for citizens to stay ab- reast of developments on the City's website, or through the City's "feel good" newsletter, and suggested for the benefit of those citizens less technologically savvy, another communication option be used to keep citizens better informed. Ms. Stout asked that the City Council preserve the above referenced area a natural habitat adjacent to Central Park and return its designation back to Park and Open Space rather than rezoning it High Density. Ms. Stout further requested that the public notice area for any future action be expanded beyond the usual 500' foot radius, as no one in her condominium association seemed to be aware of the pro- posed change in land use designation. Councilmember Ihlan suggested that any members of the audience wishing to speak to those items deferred on tonight's agenda be allowed to do so at this time. Acting Mayor Johnson concurred that, while the City Council would not be acting on those items, it would be appropriate for those in attendance to provide their public input at this time if they so desired to do so. John Runquist, 3253 Old Highway 8 Property Trustee Mr. Runquist expressed confusion as to whether action would be taken on those items tonight, with Acting Mayor Johnson clarifying for Mr. Runquist that no ac- tion would be taken tonight. Councilmember Ihlan questioned staff if there were any time constraints on those items. Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon advised that the City had in- itiated the process in all land use cases before the City Council tonight, without a private applicant, and all were well within the 60 -day review timeline. No one else appeared to speak at this time. 4. Council Communications, Reports, Announcements and Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority (HRA) Report Acting Mayor Johnson announced the upcoming annual Community Dialogue hosted by the City's Human Rights Commission on Monday, October 25, 2010 from 5:30 9:00 pm. at the Roseville Skating Center. Acting Mayor Johnson noted that the event was free, but pre- registration was required on the City website at hu- man.rights.ci.roseville.mn.us or by calling City Hall before October 22, 2010.