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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 11, 2011 Page 13 ing various mechanisms and possible options, allowing the various groups and community to refine the projects and their specifics. Mayor Roe noted the anticipated $5.91 increase per month for an average valued home, based on a twenty (20) year bond issue at 4% interest. Mayor Roe noted that this interest rate could be even more favorable depending on the type and size of the bond issue, based on those rates being realized by other communities at this time and in this bond market. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Brokke advised that proposals for the southwest corner of the City on the other side of Snelling Avenue, was still under consideration, and funding was included in the proposal for additional land acquisition and development to address those needs in that area of the community. Mr. Brokke noted that citizens had spoken loud and clear that the southwest cor- ner was missing park and open space amenities; and assured the City Council and public that the Commission would continue to pursue a resolution. Councilmember McGehee suggested that consideration be given to constructing buildings in a less expensive manner, through a "barn raising" concept or looking at Minnesota industries constructing modular homes and housing to pursue a ba- sic design that the City could use for the proposed buildings in each constellation. Mayor Roe advised that he would not be opposed to such a concept. Mr. Brokke advised that if people were willing to help, the Commission would be willing to accept their assistance; however, the structures would have to be consi- dered for long-term sustainability and aesthetics, as well as function. Chair Etten advised that the Commission was open to any way available to save taxpayer monies, while creating quality facilities. Councilmember McGehee opined that there was a market for modular type build- ings; and if the City chose to be progressive, it could have such a building de- signed and built; and could possibly generate the growth of a small business in Roseville. Mr. Brokke reiterated the Commission's interest in looking at any available op- tions that would address the needs of the community. Councilmember McGehee noted that this had been a huge community effort; however, she noted that only approximately 1,000 citizens out of 30,000 partici- pating in the survey. However, she cautioned that this number represents only approximately 4% of the registered voters in Roseville. If, therefore, the survey is in fact unbiased, accurate, and random, the proposal being presented is not justi- fied by the results of the survey.