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<br />City Council Regular Meeting - 01110/05 <br />Minutes - Page 20 <br /> <br />Dan Roe, 2100 Avon Street N <br />Mr. Roe spoke in support of the project; noting that now and <br />since the area's inception for consideration of redevelopment, <br />there were varying opinions. Mr. Roe reviewed the advantages <br />and disadvantages of the proposed project and its various <br />components; but encouraged Councilmembers and citizens to not <br />"fear what might happen, but look at the opportunity of what <br />could happen," and to take advantage of this opportunity to do <br />this type of development right, and remain the leader that the <br />City of Roseville has become. <br /> <br />Yul Yost - 3015 Fairview Avenue <br />Mr. Yost spoke in opposition to the project; reviewed his <br />volunteer history in preserving Langton Lake and the natural <br />area surrounding it; and questioned what legacy the current City <br />Council wished to leave to the community. Mr. Yost encouraged <br />Councilmembers to protect Langton Lake and area habitat as a <br />natural oasis and something of value for posterity. <br /> <br />Gale Pederson, 929 Roselawn Avenue W <br />Ms. Pederson spoke in support of the proposed project, noting <br />that retail was a good partner in Roseville and provided a solid <br />tax base in the community, allowing the services and amenities <br />enjoyed by all. Ms. Pederson noted that, while "big box" retail <br />may not be preferred, the housing units to be gained would be a <br />positive for the community, as well as the additional tax base <br />from the development and long-term benefits. Ms. Pederson <br />encouraged residents to trust staff and the City Council, as well <br />as the Parks and Recreation Commission to monitor and protect <br />Langton Lake and the surrounding area. Ms. Pederson <br />concluded by noting the advantages of cleaning up the polluted <br />area to residential, rather than industrial, standards. <br /> <br />John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street <br />Mr. Kysylyczyn spoke in support of the proposed project, <br />concurring that it was the best project seen in 15 years. Mr. <br />Kysylyczyn cautioned the City Council on the overall impacts of <br />this project and encouraged consistency in seeing the project <br />through, rather than wasting staff time and taxpayer monies by <br />only going half-way with the project. <br />