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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 9,2014 Page 25 crement Financing District 13 financing, they promised it would remain on the tax rolls for thirty years after the TIF bonds were paid off, and even though they were not yet paid off, they were making this request. Mr. Callaghan opined that he found the University not to be a trustful place, with too many promises made over the years that they hadn't kept. Kirby Stahl, Roseville resident Mr. Stahl expressed his appreciation for the City Council's consideration of this request, and asked for their support. Mr. Stahl stated that Northwestern had been a constant thread in his life and one of the reasons he'd relocated to Roseville in 1991, and as a Northwestern graduate in 1995, had seen the training and educa- tion he'd received at Northwestern launch his career in the Twin Cities, 12 of which had been as an employee at Northwestern. Mr. Stahl opined that the col- lege and radio station make a concerted effort to engage students in the Roseville community and the community in college activities and events, as well as making significant efforts to give back. Mr. Stahl noted the number of students and alumni involved in those efforts, including athletic venues available for communi- ty use throughout the year, and a major draw for students and alumni to draw to area motels and restaurants. Mr. Stahl noted that the college believed in partner- ing with the community; and opined that the growth of the college will benefit not only in monetary ways,but through their"service first"mentality. Gerry Philby,3010 Fairview Avenue Specific to the noise complaints, as a thirty-seven year resident in close proximity to the campus, Mr. Philby noted his observation of the University's response and reduction in that noise over the years. Specific to the tax-exempt status, and loca- tion of the current County Inn & Suites, Mr. Philby stated that other decisions could have been made in the past that would have removed that from the tax rolls earlier; and further noted that Pippins Restaurant would remain in place as a taxa- ble entity providing a tax base for the City and adding value to the City. Mr. Philby reviewed other improvements and renovations over the years that the Uni- versity had initiated that cleaned up areas of the community and advantages pro- vided overall. Mr. Philby opined that he saw this as an advantage for the City and highly recommended their support of the request. Steve Gjerdingen,2211 N Albert Street As an employee of Northwestern for the last seven years, Mr. Gjerdingen opined that this current investment by the University was a wise idea to enhance the community of Roseville and increase good activities in the area, allowing for in- creased interaction between students and the community in this area of Roseville. Mr. Gjerdingen opined that improved upkeep of the Country Inn property (e.g. plowing) and walkability of this area would benefit everyone through partnering with the University, bringing a net gain into this equation. Mr. Gjerdingen also noted that additional tax based through the motel's move across Snelling, replac-