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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 26, 2015 Page 17 based on the current retail market and economics. Mr. Devolis advised that the grocer tenant remained unconfirmed at this point. Councilmember Laliberte noted the response earlier today to staff on Ramsey County's access point and their decision to not allow access onto Cleveland Ave- nue. Mr. Devolis advised that they had been advised by staff of that response, and while less access meant less interest from quality tenants, they would work with that, but noted that it may mean the same choices were not available in terms of quality of tenants for the development. Mr. Devolis advised that once they had reviewed the response from Ramsey County, they would work with them directly to find a remedy or resolution to benefit all parties to the greatest extent available. Mayor Roe advised that the message to the developer was that the City Council was on the side of the developer and expressed the City Council's commitment to lobby on their behalf with Ramsey County, especially based on the knowledge that the type of tenants was based on adequate and preferable customer access to and from the site. Mr. Krog noted that the traffic study, paid for by the developer as required by Ramsey County and the City Council, recommended a right-in, and was prefera- ble and would handle traffic better rather than having to drive into the intersec- tion. Mr. Krog expressed appreciation for the City Council's support; and advised that they would continue to work with Ramsey County and staff toward the best option. Mayor Roe noted that part of that discussion should include consideration that there is currently access only a few feet north of Twin Lakes Parkway. Councilmember Laliberte expressed her personal preference for a grocer tenant other than Aldi's; and asked the developer to use whatever sway they had availa- ble to ensure a better quality tenant. Councilmember Laliberte noted that Rose- ville's history had tenants duplicating stores held in neighboring communities (e.g. WalMart in the Village of St. Anthony) and then closing those stores even after promising not to do so, but leaving vacant buildings needing to be turned over. Mayor Roe expressed the City's confidence in the developer and the City's high expectations of them. e. Dale Street Fire Station Site Redevelopment Community Development Director Paul Bilotta noted that the City Attorney had provided language for several potential motions to simplify tonight's discussion,