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a balance; the orange concept does not preclude other concepts. Member Rhody noted a major recreation center would create traffic issues. There is need for a swimming pool in the community. Member Duncan noted that the green concept has church expansion possibilities (Covenant Church). Member Cunningham found that the pond is in poor condition. Could the pond be cleaned up sooner. What is the time line for redevelopment. Deb Bloom, Assistant Public Works Director, noted that the pond is a DNR protected pond that will be used for water storage. The pond should be upgraded into an amenity. The pond is not in the capital improvement program. Member Olson found that the orange concept has some merit, but has concerns with the isolation of the park by new homes. The Arona site is the "back" of everybody's existing project. The yellow concept backed new development adjacent to existing development and reduced the pavement. The park in the orange concept becomes a neighborhood park. Perhaps there is a "middle" design between the yellow and orange concepts. Lloyd Dewey, 2922 N. Simpson, expressed concern that the blue concept was a "replace what was there" concept. Coventry and Centennial Garden apartments have children who walk or bike to this site. The pond should be improved. No further comments were offered. b. Planning File 3225: Roseville Mobile Home Park: Sketch Plan/ReviewlDiscussion Chairman Rhody opened the topic discussion and asked Thomas Paschke to introduce the topic. Thomas Paschke introduced the project. Gary Wrobel, Roseville Mobile Home Park Coordinator, explained moving RVs and adding four new double-wides. A new playground and landscape plan will be completed. Waste enclosures will be improved. This will clean up the park. Member Olson asked for details on the RVs and ownerships. Chair Rhody recommended moving and screening RVs. Member Mulder found this is a good start, but with the railroad tracks on the north, there should be some screening as viewed from County Road "C". Pines or other conifers would be appropriate. Member Cunningham asked for screening on all sides. Member Duncan asked what a mobile home costs (used $2,000-$15,000 each; new $15,000 - $30,000 each; $450/month rent). Could more upscale double-wide units be added to the site? Member Rhody asked if 16' x 80' unit (new) could fit on the existing lot? (no). At this time it is not feasible to take out the smaller units and replace them with double-wide units. Member Duncan suggested overall rigorous zoning compliance as a good approach to the site. Member Wilke asked if the managers maintain or encourage clean up of the sites (yes). Member Cunningham noted that the park has become a close knit neighborhood. Owners take pride in this; he was supportive to improve aesthetics. Member Olson asked whether one or two parking spaces are allowed. Park requirements are one space per owner. Member Rhody asked about the economics of the site and relocation costs.