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FROM THE AUDIENCE: Yes, but I believe Mr. Rivard should have the privilege of speaking first. MR. DONALD ZALK, 3044 Shorewood Lane: I speak in favor of the improvement. We have had five reported burglaries in the neighborhood. We have had numerous cases of vandalism. There may be some "cons" as far as the aesthetic value of the neighborhood, but without question, the possibility of (in- audible) safe neighborhood is on the minds of all the people that signed the petition. We have 22 names on the petition. I think I heard 26 affected properties. I am here to speak in favor of it and encourage your support. Thank you. MAYOR DEMOS: Anyone else who wishes to speak in favor? FROM THE AUDIENCE: I do, but I'd rather hear Joe's point of view first also. MR. JOSEPH RIVARD, 3083 Shorewood Lane: I might clarify for the Council any misunderstanding which might arise because of the number of people who signed the petition which was pre- sented to the village aSking for the study. Toddie Smith, my good neighbor across the street, started this. I prepared that petition for her. I didn't sign it. We're all good friends. A lot of people who signed requesting the study did not intend by signing the petition to make anyone think they were in favor. They were merely helping a friend get a question before the village Council. Mr. Zalk and Mr. Meyer talk about lighting being a deterrent to crime. I don't be- lieve this. The Swanson's across the street have arc lights in their backyard, and I believe there was a problem there. I was a Juvenile Court Referee for several years, and when somebody wants to get in a house they don't care about the lighting. There are 26 affected property owners on Shorewood Lane. All those people who are opposed to this matter are not here tonight. I wish they were. I think you folks are im- pressed with bodies. Nevertheless, of the 26 property owners, l5 of these property owners have signed a petition which I am going to present to you. This petition is to the Mayor and Council of the City of Roseville and reads as follows: "We, the undersigned property owners and residents of Shorewood Lane