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City Council Study Session - 06/21/04 Minutes - Page 9 marketable, as part of their responsibility under the Developer Agreement. Councilmember Ihlan noted that the four proposals included a Costco retailer, and no alternates were shown that included shops or services to support the surrounding new neighborhoods. Mr. Shardlow noted that the role of retail was a key issue to support the needs of the residential development portion of the project. Councilmember Kough opined his serious reservations about the proposed project, noting that the Twin Lakes area needed to be developed, but he was concerned about the finances of the project, as well as the impacts on other area shopping centers. Mr. Shardlow noted that a more detailed financial analysis was necessary, and he encouraged the City Council's support of that analysis. Mr. Noonan responded to Councilmember Kough's comments related to the upcoming schedule outlined for more detailed discussion of the financial plan and consideration of various gap strategies. Mr. Noonan noted that those discussions included the process itself; acquisition of properties; preliminary feasibility analysis for City Council consideration; and the impacts to the City's policy environment; all needed discussion and direction prior to September 30, 2004 deadline. Mr. Noonan concluded his comments by seeking a partnership for a workable plan that would serve the best interests of the City of Roseville. 6.b Schedule for Addressing Land Use Issues, Financial "Gap Strategies," and other Essential Subjects Mr . Welsch reviewed the proposed schedule, as outlined in the staff report dated June 21, 2004 that would address the incremental steps to broaden the base of existing financial Schedule for Addressing Land Use Issues, Financial "Gap Strategies," and other Essential