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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday, February 28,2011 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Councilmember McGehee requested removal of Consent Item 7.e entitled, "Approve <br /> Joint Powers Agreement with East Metro SWAT." <br /> Pust moved,Johnson seconded, approval of the agenda as amended. <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: Johnson; McGehee; Willmus; Pust; and Roe. <br /> Nays: None. <br /> 3. Public Comment <br /> Mayor Roe called for public comment by members of the audience on any non-agenda <br /> items. <br /> a. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street <br /> Mr. Kysylyczyn congratulated Mayor Roe for establishing a budget calendar, stat- <br /> ing that it was the first detailed working document provided in some time, and <br /> expressed his appreciation for laying out all the various portions of the budget <br /> process and identifying public comment opportunities early in the process. <br /> Mr. Kysylyczyn expressed concern that there had not been additional information <br /> provided in the meeting packet or on the City's website on the property acquisi- <br /> tion discussion held in Closed Executive Session for 2280 Walnut Street; and re- <br /> quested additional public discussion prior to coming to a vote. Mr. Kysylyczyn <br /> provided historical information from his perspective on this railroad signal and <br /> past discussions and considerations for spending taxpayer monies. Mr. Kysylyc- <br /> zyn opined that it didn't matter if it was federal or local taxpayer dollars spent on <br /> such an improvement, and whether improvements were actually needed, on this <br /> minimally used rail line, and that those dollars needed to be wisely spent. Mr. <br /> Kysylyczyn noted that it was difficult to voice an opinion on the matter without <br /> additional public information. <br /> Mayor Roe assured Mr. Kysylyczyn and the public that any formal action would <br /> be publicly addressed and voted on in regular session. <br /> 4. Council Communications,Reports and Announcements <br /> Mayor Roe announced the next 7-week Roseville University session, beginning on April <br /> 7, 2011 from 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings at Roseville City Hall. Mayor Roe <br /> noted that the sessions were free, but pre-registration was required as space was limited; <br /> and encouraged citizens to seek additional information on the City's website or through <br /> calling City Hall, and also for obtaining an enrollment form. <br /> a. Keystone's Foodshelf <br /> Eric Nyberg; President of Keystone Community Services <br /> Mr. Nyberg reviewed this independent, non-profit serving St. Paul and northern <br /> suburbs in Ramsey County, and its previous location at the Fairview Community <br />