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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 24, 2007 Minutes Page 25 Councilmember Pust pointed out several language issues (i.e., dates shown in the agreement on page 1, introductory lines, and 2, Section 5.1); and suggested that language in Section 10.3 related to LEED Standards be revised to indicate design standards as the College and City jointly deemed reasonably possible. Jay Lindgren, representing the applicant, was present and introduced college personnel also in attendance, including Dr. Alan Cureton, President of Northwestern College. Dr. Cureton comments Dr. Cureton thanked the City Council for the opportunity to speak; and com- mended staff on their extensive work on this project to-date. Dr. Cureton noted the numerous meetings held by the college with neighborhood residents and staff; provided an historical context of the college and its relationship in and with the City of Roseville; and the positive impacts and involvement of students, faculty, and staff throughout the community. Dr. Cureton noted that keeping higher edu- cation affordable was a continuing challenge for all colleges; and expressed en- thusiasm for ongoing development of the college within the City of Roseville, and providing positive additions to the City's and residents' quality of life and com- munity. Dr. Cureton assured Councilmembers, and the public, that the college would continue to strive to be good neighbors; and while all college students were not perfect, opined that Northwestern College students were generally respectful and deeply committed to service; and looked forward to furthering student part- nerships and participation within the community to benefit all parties. Dr. Cure- ton concluded his comments, by respectfully seeking City Council support of the action before them tonight. Mr. Lindgren reviewed, from the college's perspective, provisions of the pro- posed PUD Agreement, and rationale for their preferred language in Section 10.9d; and opined that the document was ready for City Council approval. Councilmember Kough opined that the college was a great asset to the commu- nity; however, expressed his concern with pending litigation. Mr. Lindgren opined that the college would not request a waiver of the 60-day re- view rule; noted that the college, while being cognizant of the lawsuit, was not a party to it; and sought land use approval under state law. Further discussion ensued regarding location of the proposed fieldhouse; specific language provisions of the PUD Agreement; and clarification of the consistency of exhibits submitted during the EAW process and the PUD Agreement exhibits. Councilmembers concurred that that clarification needed to occur to close that loop in the record to avoid any future misinterpretations.