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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 24,2011 Page 14 $60-90,000 for bringing it up to code; and further noted that the only option if the HIA was not approved would be to apply a special assessment to each unit of $3,000. Acting Mayor Pust noted the need for everyone to understand that, if the HIA was eventually approved, there would have to be a budget established and approved by the City Council, allowing for limited flexibility. Ms. Mall assured Councilmembers that their association members were cognizant of that increase in fees above and beyond those currently paid; with their only al- ternative to have to move and lose additional equity now, or hold out until the economy comes back. Joanie Lieberman As a resident since 2003, Ms. Leiberman spoke in support of the HIA; noting the need to ensure that their complex remain well maintained and aesthetically pleas- ing to the community, given its visibility directly across from Lake Josephine. Ms. Lieberman noted that, while the property continued to deteriorate due to the lack of major improvements, their residents were truly a community within the Roseville community. Ms. Lieberman noted some specific concerns in her unit, with water pooling in light fixtures during heavy rains; and the need to bring the wiring up to code. Marion Hewitt Ms. Hewitt noted that she had been a resident of Roseville since 1952, having moved into the Lake Josephine building in 1986; and expressed how important Roseville was to her and her family, noting her volunteer work in the community. Ms. Hewitt advocated for the elevator being brought up to code for the elderly residents, and others using the building. Ms. Hewitt noted recent improvements in replacing the siding due to damage from birds; and other repairs needed on windows and other areas. Ms. Hewitt noted many of the residents were retired and on fixed incomes; but sought support of the City Council for this HIA. Justin Mosel Mr. Mosel, as a newer and recently-married resident of the building, spoke on be- half of the younger contingent in support of the HIA. Mr. Mosel noted that he and his wife had made multiple renovations to their unit using their own funds and efforts; but noted the other building maintenance issues still outstanding in- cluding the leaky roof, elevator not up to code, and other major items. Mr. Mosel expressed interest in capitalizing on his investment in the building; as well as for other residents to avoid seeking other housing or moving toward more rental units. Mr. Mosel echoed the feeling of community and part of the "condo fami- ly," opining that this appeared to be the only way to maintain or increase the value of their units. Mr. Mosel noted that he paid the same price for his unit as that paid for it in 1979; and noted the need to turn those values around and maintain the