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City of l �►SEvll�I�r Minnesota,USA Regular City Council Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers, 2660 Civic Center Drive Monday, January 24, 2011 1. Roll Call Mayor Roe called to order the Roseville City Council regular meeting at approximately 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone. (Voting and Seating Order for January: Willmus; Pust; Jo?mson; McGehee; and Roe). City Attorney Mark Gaughan was also present. Mayor Roe noted the absence of Councilmember Johnson from tonight's meeting due to a family medical emergency. Having previously called to advise that she was en-route, Councilmember Pust arrived at approximately 6:10 p.m. 2. Approve Agenda Councilmember McGehee requested removal of Consent Item 7.b entitled, "Approve General Purchases and Sale of Surplus Items in Excess of$5,000." Willmus moved, Roe seconded approval of the agenda as amended. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: None. 3. Public Comment Mayor Roe called for public comment by members of the audience on any non-agenda items. a. Carol Stellwagen,3096 Ridgewood Road Ms. Stellwagen noted that during last year's budget discussion, permitting and in- spection fees were discussed; and asked that the City Council further review fees as part of their 2012 budget discussions. Ms. Stellwagen noted her personal expe- rience as a homeowner making energy improvements on her home, and having to pay inspection fees on each of those three (3) occasions. Ms. Stellwagen ques- tioned why it was necessary for inspections provided a licensed contractor was hired; as well as additional costs each time for fire detector inspections. Ms. Stellwwagen suggested that the City Council attempt to save their citizens some money by not having them pay duplicate inspection fees, when those taxpayers were attempting to make energy improvements to their homes. Ms. Stellwagen further addressed previous discussions related to neighborhood ice ponds and skating activities; and asked that, if those ponds were still in use, that the City attempt to keep portable restroom facilities at those locations rather than removing them during the winter, even if it meant there were fewer ponds, but those few were operated more efficiently.