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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 7, 2019 Page 9 Council Discussion Councilmember Willmus stated he did not care for the process the City has in re- gard to the use that New Life Presbyterian Church in Roseville is looking to carry forward. But at this point and time, he felt this was the best path forward with the understanding that the City Council will look and work with staff and the church- es to see if once this permit is granted and in place, to find a way that will be a benefit to the churches and becomes a permitted use within their zoning designa- tion. He thought that made sense and something that fits within the organizational mission of the two churches so from that perspective, it makes sense. Councilmember Willmus thought by approving the Resolution it will allow the churches to proceed for this coming year. Councilmember Etten concurred and felt this was a very important part of the work the churches are doing and he appreciates that work. He felt the City was stuck at this moment on some of the processes and he would like to find a differ- ent way forward in the future that would move some of the hurdles that are in the way of the churches. Councilmember Laliberte concurred with her colleagues and thought what the churches are doing in the community is exactly what was hoped of them. She in- dicated she understood the frustration of everyone involved but did have concerns as the City talks about working together and going forward for a permitted use, and what expenses that might result for the churches to make their facilities ap- propriate in a permitted use. She asked the City to make that a part of the conver- sation in the future as well. Councilmember Groff agreed with all said. He noted he was previously on the Planning Commission and had heard all of the testimony that came forward. He thought there were two things going on, one is dealing with the Zoning issue and the other side is how the City is viewed by the community and how the City takes care of the people who have the greatest needs in the City. He stated this is a very frustrating position to be in right now. He thought the Council had to go forward with this and he would support the motion because it is the only way the churches can accomplish their goals of housing the homeless in February and April of this year. He agreed that the City needs to look at a different way to address this with- in zoning in the next year to remedy this situation. Mayor Roe echoed the comment and thought it was tremendous the churches are coming forward to provide this service, noting it does involve a lot of time and ef- fort and volunteer work on the part of both congregations. He indicated he was appreciative of that and thought the notion of approving and supporting the use on these sites going forward is appropriate so he was definitely supportive of that.