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REDA Meeting Minutes—Tuesday,June 5,2017 Page 6 Public Comment Written comments were provided as bench handouts, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and in support of the Edison multi family development from Cari Gell and Bruce Patrick. Written comments were provided as bench handouts, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and in opposition of the Edison multi family development or having various concerns from Rebecca Johnson, John Schumacher, Katie Dille, Cindy Petrie, Tom Brama, Roger Pastwa, Eric Bernhagen, and Laurie Starr. President Roe reviewed protocol and efficiencies for public comment. Bonnie Koch, 1910 Langton Lake Drive, #319, on behalf of the League of Women Voters (LWV) Ms. Koch provided a written statement of support from the LWV in support of Sandy Development. Ms. Koch noted a number of LWV were residents of Roseville and shared support of the project. Ms. Koch noted that a LWV study was in process in their review of fair and equal housing for all; and urged the REDA's approval of other financial resolution of support before them tonight. Courtney Hubers, 2936 Old Highway 8 Ms. Hubers and her husband Kevin submitted written comments in opposition to more rental units in their neighborhood. Ms. Hubers reported that fifteen of their neighbors had gathered over the weekend to discuss the project; and provided a list of seven points that those neighbors had been tasked with addressing tonight, all consistent in their desire that the REDA not offer City of Roseville funding of the project until the public had been heard from, resulting in the developer proposing a smaller project of less density. Those talking points included an introduction by Ms. Hubers of the goals for this evening, and concerns with traffic, overcrowding, needs of the homeless and low income, long-term impact on area homes, community involvement, and what is ultimately best for Roseville. Margoe Hermes, 2935 Old Highway 8 As one of the neighbors tasked with addressing traffic, Ms. Hermes noted the long-time concern over the last 35 years with this 6 block stretch of roadway already overburdened with vehicles during peak hours. Ms. Hermes opined that traffic when backed up with additional development would divert to Troseth Road, creating additional safety concerns for pedestrians and bicyclers in that area. Ms. Hermes noted the number of semi-trucks currently using this narrow, one-lane road, and exceeding the posted 30 mph speed limits, frequently observing those semi-trucks at 50 mph. Ms. Hermes opined that it was imperative that a comprehensive traffic study be done before allocating