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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,March 6,2023 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 7. Business Items <br /> a. Convene as the Board of Appeals <br /> a.i. Consider an Appeal of a Staff Decision Regarding Whether or not Two <br /> "Micro-Units" are Permissible Dwelling Units at 2555 Victoria Street N <br /> Community Development Director Janice Gundlach briefly highlighted this <br /> item as detailed in the Request For Council Action and related attachments <br /> dated March 6, 2023. <br /> Chair Roe invited Prince of Peace representatives up to speak to the Board <br /> of Appeals. <br /> Pastor Peter Christ echoed the gratitude he shared when he was with the City <br /> Council at the January 30th meeting. The commitment this City has shown <br /> towards its homeless neighbors has been an important step in making this <br /> place a community that sees the value of each individual as integral to their <br /> shared story. In particular, the efforts of Cari McCollor and her colleagues <br /> within the Roseville Police Department are to be commended but this is just <br /> the beginning of realizing the full expression of the vision the Council has <br /> set before this City to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. He indi- <br /> cated he was blessed to serve as lead pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran <br /> Church. He explained since 1957, their church has been serving the com- <br /> munity and sharing the love they believe comes from God in tangible ways <br /> to care for their neighbors. For over sixty-five years Prince of Peace has <br /> been lucky to root their ministries on a hilltop overlooking Roseville Central <br /> Park. He indicated they have been blessed to work alongside countless min- <br /> istry partners to live our their callings and truly transformative ways. <br /> Pastor Christ introduced Mr. Michael Stetzler, president of Prince of Peace <br /> Lutheran Church congregation, and is elected by their membership. He is <br /> the organizational leader of the ministry and entrusted by the congregation <br /> to carry out its mission and vision. He also introduced Ms.Valerie Roy,who <br /> has been living on Prince of Peace Lutheran Church campus since the end of <br /> July 2022. He explained they so often talk about the homeless and the chal- <br /> lenges they face. He was grateful that tonight the City Council will have the <br /> chance to talk with someone who knows what it is like to live day to day <br /> separated from the relationships and support systems many people take for <br /> granted. He noted both Valerie and Michael have prepared comments for <br /> their appeal. Also joining them and available for questions are representa- <br /> tives from their ministry partner that Valerie introduced to them after her <br /> arrival at Prince of Peace. Mr. Fred Ogamachi is on the staff of Settled, the <br /> organization that has developed a community first approach to caring for the <br /> chronically homeless. He introduced Ms. Meredith Campbell who serves on <br /> the board for Settled and is an organizer of the first sacred settlement, now <br /> operating in the City of St. Paul in partnership with Mosaic Christian Com- <br /> munity on Wheelock Parkway. He also introduced Mr. Evan Berquist, with <br />