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City Council Study Session Monday, September 17, 2007 Page 15 with potential tenants for the former theater space; and his need to en- sure that sight lines were not affected. Mr. Hart expressed interest in continuing to work with staff on alternatives on the west side of Snel- ling; and possible traffic configurations on Skillman Avenue that would negate the need to move the Har Mar driveway. Additional discussion included neighborhood traffic impacts to Skill- man Avenue residents and potential opening of another access point to Har Mar from Fairview; staff's need for further review of impacts and options; bus stop pedestrian traffic impacts and location of bus stops if the intersections are realigned; and parking capacity at Har Mar. Mr. Swanson noted the enthusiasm of the new mall owners and their momentum in marketing space; and expressed his concern that this proposal was deflating that momentum. Councilmember Pust encouraged Mr. Swanson to serve as a bridge with the new ownership; and noted the City's historical relationship with previous mall ownership in finding a solution to get the Cub Foods space operational on the site. Ms. Bloom encouraged the public to provide additional input to staff, and included contacts for staff: 651/792-7042; Deb.bloom(a~ci.roseville.mn.us; and reminded all of the public infor- mation meeting scheduled on September 27, 2007 to discuss the pro- posed realignment specific to MnDOT improvements; and potential for a Public Hearing on the PUD Amendment for Har Mar at the Oc- tober 3, 2007 Planning Commission, pending completion of staff's re- view of the application. By consensus, staff was requested to continue working with Har Mar and MnDOT representatives to find a viable option for all parties; not- ing the need to address existing safety and traffic congestion issues; sensitivity to Har Mar's concerns, and their past history as a good cor- porate citizen; and recognizing benefits to current and potential les- sees with proposed improvements through easier access and increased traffic into the site. Recess