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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 17, 2010 Page 12 Mr. Eichten advised that a committee from the Minnesota Society of CPA's worked closely with the State Auditor's Office to highlight inconsistencies and identification of best practices that are practical and applicable (i.e., e- cards; pay- roll declarations). Mayor Klausing noted that, due to the management and leadership of Finance Di- rector Chris Miller and City Manager Bill Malinen, citizens could take it for granted that expenditure of public tax money was receiving significant oversight and was based on the fundamental way the City of Roseville operated. Roe moved, Ihlan seconded, acceptance of the 2009 Financial Audit as presented. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing. Nays: None. 11. Public Hearings a. Hold Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution Approving the Construction for the Fairview Pathway Project (a /k/a Northeast Suburban Campus Connector Bike/Pedestrian Project) City Engineer Debra Bloom summarized the proposed Fairview Pathway Project in conjunction with the most recently- adopted Roseville Pathway Master Plan in 2008, identifying Fairview Bike /Pedestrian Pathway facilities as an important connection for the area pathway network; and detailed in the RCA dated May 17, 2010. Ms. Bloom reviewed the goals of the project in providing "Complete Streets;" a description of the project itself; and the purpose of tonight's meeting to receive public input on the project. Ms. Bloom reviewed previous meeting opportunities in 2008 through 2010, both individually and group meetings, as well as on -site meetings with adjacent property owners; and the most recent public meeting held at the City of Falcon Heights last week. Ms. Bloom advised that, at that meeting, the Falcon Heights City Council had authorized proceeding. Ms. Bloom highlighted various segments of the pathway and their locations to make this area pathway connection; noting that the roadway would remain a rural roadway to convey storm water to ditches as opposed to an urban roadway with curbs and gutter. Ms. Bloom noted that this construction would also incorporate existing drainage issues, and any potential drainage issues; and noted that to- night's requested Council action was for ordering the construction, allowing staff to pursue final designs for the project for construction of bike lanes, parking where applicable, pathways and boulevard. Councilmember Pust returned to the meeting at this time.