With the start of a new year only four and a half months away, the Roseville City Council has begun its annual budget process and is now soliciting citzien input.

In its latest weekly news update, the city is urging residents to share their thoughts on the proposed 2013 budget and let the Council know what's important to them.

The city staff presented the proposed 2013 budget to the Council at its Aug. 13 meeting. The Council has scheduled a public hearing on the proposal at its Aug. 27 meeting.

For background and information on the budget proposal, check out this story from Roseville Patch:  http://patch.com/A-wYSg.

You can also log on to www.cityofroseville.com/budget .

If you are unable to make the Aug. 27 meeting, send your comments to City Finance Director Chris Miller at chris.miller@ci.roseville.mn.us or 651-792-7031. You can also contact the City Council at city.council@ci.roseville.mn.us.

Council meetings start at 6 p.m. at Roseville City Hall, 2660 Civic Center Drive.