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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 25, 2017 Page 17 ty building, with half of that building intended for Biology courses and half for Engineering at the Centre Pointe site. Mr. Schroeder admitted that there was no more room on the current campus for laboratory space. Councilmember Etten, in referencing the Planning Commission discussion, noted that the school had identified several other options if this request was denied, in- cluding on-campus renovations. Mr. Schroeder agreed that there were other possibilities, and depending on the City Council's discussion tonight, would inform the school's Board of Trustees at their meeting scheduled for later this week as to their next steps and potential op- tions. Specific to the transportation question, Councilmember Laliberte asked if the school anticipated using the Circulator Bus method for students with staff driving and parking on site. Mr. Schroeder responded affirmatively, referencing the school's past experience when renting facilities in Arden Hills, they envisioned control to dissuade stu- dents from driving, requiring them to ride the bus and control it through use of parking stickers, especially during peak times in the best interest of all parties. Public Comment Written comments dated September 25, 2017, in support of this PUD amendment request, was received from Dan Stoltz, CEO/President of SPIRE Credit Union — Roseville, University of Northwestern Board of Trustees Chair and an Alumnus of the College, and Presbyterian Homes Board Member. Mayor Roe reviewed public comment protocol, and advised the audience and po- tential speakers that the City Council was in receipt of the official minutes and public comments from the official public hearing held at the Planning Commis- sion level, with that information included as part of the record for this request. However, Mayor Roe noted that at this time the City Council would provide this opportunity for additional comments on this request. Mark Hamman, 2800 Cleveland Avenue N; Co-Owner of Pediatric Home Service Written comments also provided via a letter dated September 6, 2017. Mr. Hamman briefly reviewed his business model and the massive nationwide nursing shortage impacting the medical service industry; speaking in support of the requested PUD amendment to further the school's nursing and biomedical programs. Gene Gjerdingen, 2553 Fisk Written comments also provided via email dated August 11, 2017.