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Regular City Council Meeting AND Board of Adjustments and Appeals Monday,July 16, 2012 Page 4 7) Regarding statements that Wal-Mart was the wrong business for the Roseville community, Mayor Roe noted that the City should not and could not discriminate in that manner for types of land use development. 8) Regarding Roseville values and whether a Wal-Mart would be good for Roseville, Mayor Roe pointed out that there were Wal-Marts in multiple metropolitan com- munities, and he didn't consider them having bad values. Mayor Roe expressed his interest in Roseville welcoming all people and not discrimi- nating against anyone. Councilmember Willmus agreed that there may be some overlap in his comments relat- ed to the Preliminary Plat and discussion to be held later about the appeals; and there- fore wished to keep his comments to a minimum. Councilmember Willmus confirmed his support of the Preliminary Plat; and his belief that this proposal was not in conflict with the City's Zoning Code, and therefore not the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 4. Council Communications, Reports, Announcements and Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority (HRA) Report 5. Recognitions,Donations, Communications a. Recognize Grass Lakes Watershed Management Organization Board Members On behalf of the City Council, staff and the community, Mayor Roe recognized Commissioners of the Grass Lakes Water Management Organization (GLWMO), Commissioners Steve Barrett, Jonathan Miller and Mary Kay Von De Linde; and acknowledged their contributions and expressed appreciation for volunteering their time and talents serving the broader community on this Board. Mayor Roe noted that the GLWMO had been dissolved, and the geo- graphical area of the GLWMO merged with the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for public cost-savings and staffing efficiencies. Commissioner Mary Kay Von De Linde was present and received her personal recognition from Mayor Roe. Commissioner Von De Linde stated that it had been an honor and privilege to represent Roseville on the GLWMO Board. Commissioner Von De Linde not- ed that, when it became apparent that future activities to address water quality issues had become highly technical and costly in nature, it was the consensus of the GLWMO Board to recommend that it merge with Ramsey-Washington. Commissioner Von De Linde stated that she loved Roseville, and was glad she could be a partner in serving the community. Mayor Roe recognized Commissioners Barrett and Miller, even though they were unable to attend tonight's meeting. In particular, Mayor Roe recognized