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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 26,2015 Page 12 staff could only advise,but the developers would respond to the market and inter- ested tenants of their choice for this privately-owned property. With the access decision forwarded to staff by Ramsey County earlier today, Mr. Bilotta opined that this may cause one potential tenant to rise above the others. Knowing that hotel properties were anticipated adjacent to this development site, Mayor Roe opined that an Aldi's didn't seem to be the best fit, and synergistically that may be taken into account as well. Mayor Roe noted that he had heard from various sources in the community that Roseville already had enough chain-type food establishments, and while nice, the desire was to have more unique opportu- nities. Etten moved, McGehee seconded, approval of the proposed The Cleveland Club PRELIMINARY PLAT as presented for the property located at 2700 Cleveland Avenue; based on the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission and content as detailed in the RCA dated January 26, 2014, subject to the ten (10) conditions as listed in that RCA. Councilmember Etten expressed his interest in persuading Ramsey County to get the turn lanes installed at developer expense now, and remove future costs for res- idents and taxpayers. Mayor Roe encouraged individual Councilmembers to lobby their Ramsey Coun- ty Commissioner. Councilmember Laliberte echoed public comments heard tonight, as well as those of Mayor Roe, specifically related to a potential Aldi's store in Roseville, with one already located in Little Canada, and two Cub Food Stores in Roseville. Councilmember Laliberte opined hat, at some point, the area could not support duplicative establishments, and therefore, she encouraged the creation of a differ- ent establishment other than Aldi's to prevent another duplication. Councilmember Willmus questioned if staff was aware of whether the developer had contacted existing liquor license holders regarding acquiring a license, which could determine a potential tenant. Mr. Bilotta advised that the developer had indicated that they may have access to a license; however, staff had no additional information at this time. Councilmember McGehee opined that there may be more than one liquor license available, so she didn't think that would be an issue for a potential grocer tenant. Councilmember McGehee also spoke in support of the public comments request- ing that the discount format of this corner be addressed, especially given the sig- nificant amount of community distress over the WalMart development. Given the walkability north of the development and residential neighborhood of 500 plus