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AttachmentF ready.” Mr. Paschke noted further development would be based on clean up costs and the willingness of 443 potential developers’ willingness to build consistent with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Twin Lakes 444 Regulating Plan, and couldn’t predict if it would take this one proposed development or more to spur 445 associated uses. 446 Member Boguszewski, from his career in health services and strategy in determining additional potential 447 growth areas in which to place facilities, advised that they often looked for such developments as an 448 indicator of a strong population and strong economic growth; opining that this supported Mr. Paschke 449 comments. 450 Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m., with no one appearing for or against. 451 Member Wozniak asked Mr. Paschke to comment on the proposed park dedication fee associated with 452 this parcel and its use; and asked how that fee would be allocated. 453 While recognizing that it was not related to land use considerations under discussion at this venue, Mr. 454 Paschke advised that park dedication fees paid to the City of Roseville were based on 5% of the 455 property’s fair market value as determined by the Ramsey County Assessor; and based on that 456 calculation, he estimated that if the development proceeded they would pay the City in excess of 457 $400,000 for this land division. Mr. Paschke advised that the fees were specifically designated for park 458 enhancements and improvements in and around the City; but was unsure of the exact language as per 459 State Statute. 460 Member Wozniak duly noted that, if this parcel was to be developed, the developer would be 461 contributing a significant amount in fees toward the City’s park system. 462 Planning Commission Discussion/Position Statements 463 Member Boguszewski noted the many layers in tonight’s discussion; even though the Commission’s 464 decision-making was focused on the Preliminary Plat itself and parcel transfer. While other areas of 465 discussion as to use or development of the parcel and how the site was ultimately designed were not 466 necessarily germane to the question at hand, at the same time, Member Boguszewski recognized the 467 concerns of the audience that they may have no other opportunity to discuss the merits of the proposed 468 use. Member Boguszewski noted that there would always be merits and demerits for any project or use, 469 and at the risk of making his life less easy, he offered his thoughts and rationale for his position. 470 Member Boguszewski offered his personal assessment and analysis of the merits and demerits for this 471 parcel; recognizing that it was a passionate issue for citizens, and that the passion often made it difficult 472 for people to understand other points of view. Member Boguszewski noted that the comments heard 473 tonight were not in favor of this particular use; however, he advised that he had personally received and 474 seen support for a Wal-Mart in Roseville, and while not unanimous, it obviously remained a divided 475 issue. 476 Member Boguszewski asked that residents keep several things in mind: 477 1)The City of Roseville does not own this land and has no ability to force any particular development 478 or option such as an IKEA, Trader Joe’s or other option. If the proposal meets City Code requirements, 479 it is not the City’s job to fetter that development. Member Boguszewski stated that he believed in the 480 free market, and in comparing a Wal-Mart to the vacant parcel currently there, allowing all the negatives 481 to rise to the forefront, when considered in isolation, there was nothing to compare it with. 482 2)Addressing another category of comments heard that Wal-Mart would be a blight or detriment to a 483 beautiful spot, Member Boguszewski opined that this perception was in the eye of the beholder. When 484 reviewing the location, Member Boguszewski noted that its location on the west side of the City, 485 bounded on the south by a County road and railroad tracks, on the east by light industrial uses, and on 486 the west by the Interstate; while further beyond that the area included a mass of car dealerships and 487 Page11of14