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Regular City Council Meeting AND Board of Adjustments and Appeals Monday,July 09, 2012 Page 23 On behalf of the applicant, Mr. Matzek asked only that Wal-Mart be treated similar to every- one else within a similar zoning classification and/or retailers throughout the community in general. Councilmember Pust opined that this condition would serve to treat Wal-Mart fairly and simi- larly. Mayor Roe spoke in support of the one year review for comparison and expectations of the ap- plicant and City in order to provide the best possible services for all parties. In terms of being treated fairly, Councilmember Johnson opined that the Wal-Mart representa- tive brought up a fair point; and in the spirit of that, suggested that going forward in that spirit, that the City consider a policy in the future with similar language as a City Council responsibil- ity, rather than setting it forth arbitrarily. Councilmember Johnson opined that tonight's debate had served to acknowledge significant concerns and would set a precedent moving forward with future development. Councilmember Pust spoke in support of such a future policy; opining that it would be a good thing for the community as well. Councilmember Pust noted that there was a considerable amount of misinformation about Wal-Mart in general; and residents needed to recognize that this business intends to do its best and be a good corporate citizen. If their service call num- bers came back significantly lower than the base line, Councilmember Pust opined that resi- dents needed to be aware of that result as well, and having the one year review would provide that as public information. Councilmember Johnson opined that this would provide Wal-Mart a good talking point moving forward into other communities in the future as well. Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of the proposed condition, opining that the "look back" provision had swayed him, and concurred with Councilmembers Johnson and Pust that this was a good starting point moving forward for application city-wide via a future City Coun- cil policy. Mayor Roe note that this was in line with past discussions held by the City Council related to providing and funding police services for the extensive retail community in Roseville; as well as past discussions between the City and those retailers. Mayor Roe noted that this has been a long-term challenge for the City; and if such a future policy provided a way to get that process going and in place, it would serve for the betterment of the entire community. Mayor Roe spoke in support of the amended language of this condition. Councilmember Johnson recognized, speaking on behalf of Target, their amazing corporate stewardship to the City and its Police Department, as well as neighborhoods and schools through their community involvement and monetary donations.