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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, December 05, 2007 Page 12 Discussion of Commissioners with Ms. Michalski included the number of proposed underground parking stalls (50); number of on-site exterior parking spaces (101); parking cuts along the frontage road for visitor parking; funding sources; lack of current utilization of on-site parking; timeline between Phases I and II; and a proposed meeting with area residents currently being developed, pending location for meeting space. Additional discussion included developing the pedestrian and trail plan to connect with other area trails and challenges due to the commercial space having no sidewalks; desire of Aeon to have pedestrian access on the south for transit options; transit access features requested to be included in the development of the site for consideration over the long-term (i.e., curb cut for transit bus on the site); possible pedestrian access across Highway 36 as part of an overall pedestrian and trail system with MnDOT; support of the Commission for walkways between buildings and additional green landscaping and other aesthetics. City Engineer Bloom advised Commissioners of the upcoming Council-directed review of the original 1987 Roseville Pathway Master Plan, and anticipated an update to the Commission in early 2008, with requested identification of a stakeholder panel to determine involvement in the review process. Commissioners were supportive overall of the proposed redevelopment, specifically the green aspects, pedestrian-friendly nature, and parking improvements. b. REPORT on the extension of Tax increment Financing District No. 1 (Centre Pointe): presentation by Finance Director, Chris Miller. Finance Director Chris Miller provided information to the Planning Commission on upcoming City Council public hearing at their December 17, 2007 meeting, to consider the extension of Tax Increment financing District No. 1 (Centre Pointe) for an additional two (2) years. Mr. Miller reviewed the staff report dated December 5, 2007 and requirements for the City to solicit comment from the Planning Commission. Discussion included benefits and differences in extending or closing the district and impacts to taxpayers and other jurisdictions; additional monies to be realized through extending the district; proposed amendment and use if the district were to be extended; timetable for using TIF monies; potential timeframe for environmental remediation; and ranking received by the City for grant funds for clean up of contaminated sites. Chair Bakeman opined that she was a supporter of TIF as a tool, and encouraged the City Council to extend the district to allow for an additional $2 million in funds to clean up the Twin Lakes “slum.” Commissioner Doherty, while not being an advocate of not returning tax monies, opined that of all the things to spend money on in the City, this was the best use of those funds. Commissioner Wozniak concurred with Commissioner Doherty’s comments. c. STATUS REPORT from staff on Planning Cases and Council action. Chair Bakeman recognized Mr. Paschke and staff for their presentation of pending cases and actions, proposed for monthly updating by staff to Commissioners. Commissioners requested an additional column of information indicating the project’s status following City Council approval, and whether it was under construction. 7. Adjourn Chair Bakeman adjourned the meeting at 11:12 p.m.