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REDA Meeting Minutes—Tuesday,June 5,2017 Page 8 family buildings and major highways, when the current owners had purchased their homes and land based on the spacious character of the area, and while a building even half the size would still impact them, it wouldn't be as negative as that proposed. Even though this neighborhood may seem insignificant to the broader community, they were becoming more proactive, and expressed their interest in participating in the comprehensive plan update and asked that the city halt this current project to allow them to become involved. Mr. Bachmeyer stated that the neighbors were not opposed to an LDR project, but wanted the appropriate traffic and environmental studies done before hand. Michael O'Brien, 2940 Old Highway 8 Mr. O'Brien and his wife Amy submitted written comments via email in opposition to the proposed project, in order to protect this pocket of Roseville to maintain a quiet, secluded feel desired and the value of their home. As a three-year resident of Roseville, formerly from the Village of St. Anthony, Mr. O'Brien noted his and his neighbors' concern with the lack of a voice given them by the city now and when this property was rezoned in 2010 for HDR, which had apparently come as a surprise to identify it as HDR and not seek public comment at that time. Mr. O'Brien noted that such a history helped the neighborhood understand today's concerns, and questioned what studies had been done in 2010 before making that decision and if the character and needs of the neighborhood had been involved in that decision-making. Given the significant amount of public funding being requested for this project, Mr. O'Brien asked that those neighborhood interests be considered. Mr. O'Brien displayed a map of Roseville, and specifically this triangle highlighting the uniqueness of the neighborhood that was essentially isolated from Roseville proper, surrounded by highways, I-35W, New Brighton industries and other HDR housing in several communities, and isolating it from other areas in Roseville. Mr. O'Brien noted that to-date, the neighbors had no vote in this process, and had only learned about the proposed project when a concerned neighbor had distributed flyers and set up a meeting to discuss it. Mr. O'Brien opined that it may be understandable why certain parties want the project to fly under the radar, the neighbors were concerned that there had been no dialogue with residents to determine impacts when public funds were being requested. Mr. O'Brian stated that he had yet to meet anyone in favor of this project, and instead was aware of a significant number who had organized and come tonight on short notice to voice their concerns, and with additional lead time, opined there would have been more neighbors present. Mr. Bachmeyer referenced comments of Ms. Hermes regarding the drag strip involving Troseth Avenue, and asked - with the addition of more HDR, whether in Roseville or adjacent communities — what level of diversification could be provided in the area; and asked to what extent adjacent communities