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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 12,2014 Page 13 ation of what was potentially the greatest impact that could occur from that rezon- ing, and whether to support or not support it. Public Comment Sam Fudenberg, 2710 N Dale Street, #212 As a Roseville resident for twenty-eight years, a realtor for forty-one years, and area historian, having published an early history of Rose Township, and also hav- ing had a friendship with the former owner Bernie Beck, who purchased this land and the house in 1948, at the same time Roseville became a city; Mr. Fudenberg expressed his wish that the house be saved and end up with the Roseville Histori- cal Society. Mr. Fudenberg noted that, in 1996, he published an atlas of early Rose Township and met Mr. Beck at that time, and a friendship ensued, with Mr. Fudenberg at one time considering purchasing the home to restore it. Mr. Fuden- berg advised that at one point, Mr. Beck had considered listing the land with him, but had ultimately changed his mind, and later become ill, along with other things happening. Mr. Fudenberg noted that he had just heard about this issue, and had been unaware of discussions at City Council meetings before tonight when he had seen the agenda and recognized the address. Mr. Fudenberg questioned if others were aware of this discussion. Mr. Fudenberg stated that this home is the oldest house in Roseville, built in approximately 1860, and would be a great loss to the city if it was demolished. While he had not been in the house for some time, Mr. Fudenberg asked that Mr. Beck's wishes be met and that the house was saved, whether it stayed on one of the new lots or was moved. Noting that she was unfamiliar with the house, but having consulted with some people on the Historical Society, Councilmember McGehee asked Mr. Fudenberg, in his role as a realtor, if the house could be moved, as well as the windmill also part of the property. Mr. Fudenberg responded that time had taken a toll on the home, and that it was a brick structure, but could be saved and possibly restored, whether it could be moved or not. In addition to the windmill, Mr. Fudenberg advised that there were a number of outbuildings on the property that were also of historic value. The applicant was present,but had no comments. At the request of Mayor Roe, City Attorney Gaughan reviewed the process for this action or denial, advising that if the City Council chose to deny the applica- tion, it would need to be supported by specific findings at this time, and provided in writing to the applicant at the City's earliest convenience. At the further re- quest of Mayor Roe, City Attorney Gaughan advised that the question was on the zoning change and plat applications and that any requested action on the easement vacation became moot if the City chose to deny the request.