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City Council Regular Meeting - 01/10/05 Minutes - Page 19 District and footage requirements. City Attorney Anderson noted that the City's Code may need to be further reviewed and refined, as areas appeared nebulous under the City's ordinance; but stood by City staff s interpretation and consistency in review and application, and his office's review of the history of the City's ordinance since 1994 and municipal interpretations to- date, related to intent and affect of PUD requirements and open space requirements from Langton Lake. Tam McGehee, 77 Mid Oaks Lane Ms. McGehee concurred with Mr. Callaghan's interpretation, opining that if there were conflicts in the City Ordinance regarding a Department of Transportation (DNR) protected body of water, the most-restrictive rules should apply. Ms. McGehee presented a bench handout entitled, "Rottlund Proposal for Phase I development of Twin Lakes is as follows," outlining 80 acres with $210 Million taxable value and her detailed breakdowns between retail, office space and housing. Ms. McGehee questioned, "Why, when we have more retail than we need, do we want to lose $130 million in taxable area in development of area by putting in retail, increasing pollution and traffic, and in an area that lacks neighborhood support." Ms. McGehee opined that the project carries negative value, and raises our operating cost for infrastructure and service support; and further opined that this is not the best use of land for public good. Bob Willmus, 2932 Hamline Avenue N Mr. Willmus spoke in support of the proposed project and opined that in the 15 years that this area was under discussion for redevelopment, this was the best proposal to-date. Mr. Willmus further opined that while recognizing the debate regarding TIF, if there were ever an area that should receive TIF funding, the Twin Lakes Development Area was the one. Mr. Willmus noted the continued blighted area, and encouraged the City Council to take steps to move forward and redevelop the area; opining that in the end it would serve the City well as a whole, and further opined that the "fix" at the OV AL will have greater impact on taxpayers than this development ever will.