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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, March 07, 2007 Page 9 Rick Rump, 2998 Hycourte Mr. Rump spoke in support of the process and opined his favorable impression of the professionalism of college staff and students. Mr. Rump further opined that the college had not sought to find loopholes, nor perform only minimum requirements, but had demonstrated their interest in going well beyond the minimum. Mr. Rump further opined that the college gave back substantially to the community, perhaps not in tax dollars, but in the net benefits impacting the City’s quality of life and interaction and involvement with the student population and their synergy. George Pelke, 1775 Shorewood Curve Mr. Pelke thanked the Commission for providing an opportunity for residents to speak their piece and for their review of the process. Mr. Pelke opined that the college was following the City’s approval process; and disputed some comments that the college was no longer a valuable asset to the community. Mr. Pelke further opined that while some neighbors expressed negative comments about the public address system for athletic events, others looked at it as a positive with “free” entertainment. Mr. Pelke addressed the public benefits and community value of the campus through public access to the park and lake, fishing for children in a safe area; and noted the other advantages of the campus and community opportunities. Mr. Pelke opined that the college provided a service and was a community asset; and when weighing assets versus potential problems and the college’s willingness to work with the neighborhood, it was essential that the college continue to grow to remain in existence. Mr. Pelke further opined that the City of Roseville is no longer the same as it was in 1975, but bigger and better, and the same held true for the college and its evolution. Kimberly Redington, 651 Skillman Avenue W Ms. Redington noted that both she and her husband were alumni of Northwestern College and members of the community; and noted the numerous favorable comments she heard from fellow educators, both principals and teachers, and their admiration and respect for the student teachers coming out of the college and the good foundation as future community participants. Ms. Redington opined that the college gave back to the community in many ways through the students. Tim Callahan Mr. Callahan disputed comments from the college as to their responsiveness to the community from his 20-year perspective and experience with the college. Mr. Callahan addressed lack of action by the college on massive erosion on the hillside adjacent to Lake Johanna and a plan filed in 1993 with the Rice Lake Watershed District. Mr. Callahan reiterated his concern that substantial review be provided prior to any construction or approval of permits. Ron Bartz, 1499 Claremar Mr. Bartz opined that the college was seeking a temporary solution; and that the City of Roseville was becoming a rental community, and additional housing was needed in the community. Mr. Bartz further opined that the college needed to look for additional acreage outside their existing campus to fulfill their needs. Jerry Beilby, 3010 Fairview Avenue Mr. Beilby disputed previous comment regarding the college’s response to erosion. Mr. Beilby, as a frequent walker on campus, noted that while there was significant erosion that occurred following construction of one building and changes in soil materials, the college responded and corrected the erosion, filled in the gully and a secondary succession had taken place.