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AttachmentD Policy 1.5: Where appropriate, use public-private partnerships to achieve the community’s economic development and redevelopment goals. The proposed Walmart development is not a public-private partnership. All costs for the development will be borne by the private sector. Goal 2: Enhance opportunities for business expansion and development that maintains a diverse revenue base in Roseville. The Community Development Department finds that the zoning ordinance has encouraged business opportunities in new and existing facilities and that a Walmart will add to the diversity of the tax base in Roseville. Policy 2.1: Foster strong relationships with existing and prospective businesses to understand their needs and to maximize opportunities for business retention, growth, and development. The Community Development Department finds that the policy is for those existing business that for some reason cannot realize their desires without some form of City assistance. The proposed Walmart is a new permitted project that is not seeking any such assistance. Policy 2.2: Support existing businesses and welcome new businesses to serve Roseville’s diverse population and/or provide attractive employment options that encourage people to live within the community. The Community Development Department finds that a Walmart will be a new business in Roseville to serve its diverse population and one that may allow for residents in Roseville to work and live in their community. Policy 2.3: Improve the awareness of community assets and opportunities that Roseville offers prospective businesses through ongoing participation in regional economic development organizations and coordination with county and regional agencies. The Community Development Department finds that this policy is not applicable to Walmart. Policy 2.4: Encourage locally owned and/or small businesses to locate or expand in Roseville. The Community Development Department finds that although a Walmart is not locally owned or a small business, the Department has not strayed away from its encouragement of such businesses in Roseville. Goal 3: Establish an infrastructure system to meet the needs of current businesses and facilitate future growth. The city has constructed much of the public infrastructure to make Twin Lakes development- ready. Policy 3.1: Work with local businesses and the Metropolitan Council to improve transit service to, from, and within Roseville. The Community Development finds that in order to compel a conversation with Met Council on improved transit anywhere in Roseville, there needs to be the density to support such 11 Page21of27