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REDA Meeting Minutes—Tuesday,June 5,2017 Page 15 market rate units at a lower density. Ms. Mix stated that, as a resident in this area, there was no problem with a diverse population, noting the mosque located in New Brighton and immediately adjacent to this area; as well as another MDR project pending pertaining to the particular demographic being considered within the Old Highway 8 community. Ms. Mix stated that the intent was not to shut out an opportunity for diversity or race or income, but simply asking that density be adjusted to accommodate the needs of the broader community. Ms. Mix noted that each year this area feels more encroached upon by development in surrounding communities (City of New Brighton and Village of St. Anthony), including ever-growing industrial uses in the City of Roseville. Ms. Mix advised that the hope is to preserve this small enclave as an important part of the community, and thereby reduce density and deal with current an increased traffic concerns. Ms. Mix addressed some of those traffic concerns and their impacts to feeder streets, with additional traffic negatively impacting the way of life and peace of mind for those living in this area. Ms. Mix asked that the REDA give more thought to density of the project and how to achieve better control of access onto Highway 88 or other mechanisms to address these major issues. Ms. Mix stated that the neighborhood encouraged low- to moderate-income units if there was a way to incorporate them into the community, and stated that the neighborhood would be happy to do so under those circumstances. Mike Amand,2926 Old Highway 8 As a retired roofer, and thirty-two resident of Roseville, Mr. Armand noted that the triangle area of Roseville was unique with a country or rural atmosphere to it, even though located close to the city with all of its amenities. With 209 units as proposed with this project when at maximum occupancy of the combined units, Mr. Amand questioned how that would preserve that quality of life along Old Highway 8, and shared the concerns expressed by previous speakers as to traffic and changing the atmosphere and character of this neighborhood. Mr. Amand urged the REDA to give more consideration to this project before agreeing to fund it. Also, with other HDR immediately adjacent in the Village of St. Anthony, Mr. Amand questioned how the school system could absorb more students or how the previous natural resources could be preserved with more demand, already at the maximum limit for this area. Mr. Amand stated that he wasn't opposed to low-income housing, but that he was opposed to HDR on this site and asked that the REDA study all the different points raised tonight. Ann Borgstrom,2962 Manson Street With her parents having moved to Roseville in 1956, and as an architectural designer working in the seven county metropolitan area, Ms. Borgstrom noted