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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Minutes for July 12, 2006http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/planning/minutes/2006/pm0712.htm of homes; discussion of the Grace Church site and adjacent School District property; time for transit services and their actual hours of operation; allowances at church sites for flexibility depending on other activities and/or services at the church (i.e. funerals); handicapped accessible sites; frequency of Police Department calls to any of the sites; and recycling availability on sites. Discussion ensued regarding adding a condition for adding trash and recyclable containers at each site to encourage recycling. Mr. Paschke noted the sorting problems encountered by those maintaining the sites. Bob Ethan, St. Rose of Lima parking participant, advised that the Fair provided a special lot for handicapped accessible buses for transport. Mr. Ethan advised that he was not aware of any Police Department calls to his specific site, other than for assistance when keys were locked in a car. Mike Schneider, 35-year Roseville resident (1490 Centennial Dr.); 60-year Concessionaire at the Fair, advised that the Fair currently only has recycling at the fairgrounds for vendors; due to the labor-intensive process in separating co-mingled items. Mr. Schneider also spoke in support of the park and ride sites, noting that he lived near the Centennial Methodist Church site, and spoke of their efficiency and ease for attending the fair; their safety; and good neighbor acceptance. Robin Chattopadhyay, 1482 County Road C2, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to use the shuttle bus service; however, expressed concern that a more elaborate method for mitigation of on-street parking issues be found, opining that often cars were parked almost directly in front of his driveway, making access and visibility a concern. Mr. Paschke encouraged Mr. Chattopadhyay to make sure staff is contacted at the time of the infraction to allow adequate response and remedy. Jeff Holman, 1251 Belmont Lane W, advised that, generally there was no problem with parking, but questioned the restrictions church sites used during the fair to restrict parking in certain areas of their lots, necessitating parking on the street. Mr. Holman advised that this made lawn care, driveway access and visibility issues a problem. Mr. Paschke advised that there were often specific uses identified by the church requiring their signing a portion of their lot, and that had been in effect for the entirety of the Interim Use Permit, but there appeared to be no broader problem, and City Hall had not received complaints as such; and questioned whether there were isolated incidents problems that would be counter-intuitive to the two-week period during the Fair. Chair Traynor opined that with the Interim Use Permit having been in place for five (5) years and no major problems, it would indicate that this is an example of a successful enterprise with few exceptions; and with continued staff monitoring, and paying special attention to on-street parking this year and their proximity to driveways, additional refinement could be done if necessary. Staff and Chair Traynor encouraged residents to contact the City with their observations of any issues or situations of concern for mitigation and remediation as appropriate. Thom Shrimert, 30-year Roseville resident and one of the park and ride assistants at the St. Rose Parish, noted that most people were appreciative of the service, rather than driving and parking at the Fair; and he was aware of no complaints from neighbors, and noted that the monies collected were donated to good causes and programs by neighbors; monies received donated to good causes and programs, in addition to the sites alleviating congestion at the Fair. Mr. Schneider spoke to the communication by radio by sites to other sites when lots are full; directing riders to available lots; and radio commentary regarding the available sites and their parking status. Sheila Mahnken, 2899 Lexington Avenue, suggested that sites have signage advising of alternative available sites; brochures and maps; and other communication efforts by the Fair; and potential other sites for overflow parking. Mr. Paschke advised that the Fair is always looking for additional park and ride sites, but that sometimes agreements were problematic when working out the details for both parties; and loss of some sites due to redevelopment and/or construction projects in the greater Roseville area. Mr. Paschke advised that if additional sites were found, they would need to return to the Planning Commission and City Council to modify their Interim Use Permit. 3 of 122/6/2007 11.11