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REDA Meeting <br /> Minutes—Tuesday,June 5,2017 <br /> Page 20 <br /> Member McGehee stated that she had opposed the project in the first place and <br /> would continue to do so, based in part on the segregation of the "haves" and <br /> "have nots" that she was morally and ethically opposed to funding, opining <br /> that Roseville was better than that and could build a community by mixing <br /> units. Member McGehee stated that she would personally like the city to take <br /> a big leap in saying what the community wanted related to affordable housing, <br /> but questioned the willingness of anyone else on the bench in doing so. <br /> Member McGehee noted her attendance at the recent affordable housing <br /> workshop, and her research on affordable housing subsequent to that, with her <br /> conclusion that what worked best was when the community was behind what <br /> was being proposed and its location. With over 35% of Roseville's housing <br /> stock in the rental area, Member McGehee stated that the community was not <br /> suffering from a lack of it, even though there were more senior than family <br /> units available. <br /> Member McGehee stated her pride in this cohesive neighborhood appearing <br /> tonight; and noted the apparent willingness of the developer to work with the <br /> community to find a solution and come back before the REDA to allow <br /> residents to be invested and feel they have a stake in their community while <br /> protecting their children, values and investments. Member McGehee opined <br /> that it wasn't fair for a developer to come into a community and negatively <br /> impact those already living there. <br /> Member Laliberte reiterated that for anyone following this particular project, <br /> discussions to-date have been solely involved in the financial components and <br /> not the feasibility and livability issues, with no project plans formally <br /> submitted to the city at this point. Therefore, Member Laliberte noted her <br /> support of the previous two discussions supporting the developer's application <br /> for funding mechanisms available from outside entities other than the city. <br /> For the record, Member Laliberte stated her comfort level with the minimal <br /> amount and term of TIF requested for this mixed project. While not a council <br /> member at the time the 2010 rezoning and comprehensive plan guidance was <br /> approved, Member Laliberte noted that she was disappointed and surprised <br /> about the parcels identified as HDR; and since her election to the City Council <br /> in 2010, noted her continued argument for a review of that HDR density. <br /> Member Laliberte noted changes made with the project referenced by Ms. Mix <br /> in this same area resulting in a reduction in zoning density from HDR to MDR; <br /> with other changes in order from her perspective. Agreeing that the city's <br /> infrastructure may not bear that density that the Metropolitan Council <br /> recommends, Member Laliberte noted that remained a concern to her and <br /> would remain part of ongoing discussions whatever project was being <br /> considered. <br /> Whether or not this is the right project for this site should the process continue, <br /> Member Laliberte stated her support for affordable housing, but was unsure <br />