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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 17, 2008 Page 2 Mr. Kysylyczyn sought historical information regarding rationale and purpose for the original special legislation specific to the City of Roseville for removal of that protection; and whether this situation created any difficulties for the Police Chief during the 2006 alcohol penalties and history of reduced penalties reduced by City Manager Neal Beets; authority of the Police Chief. Mr. Kysylyczyn suggested that this is a discussion that should be discussed by elected officials, not delegated to the City staff. b. Marsha Cressy, 2835 N Pascal Ms. Cressy was under the impression that tonight's agenda included discussion of the Rainbow/Roundy's project, and wished to speak to the closure of the Rose- ville 4 Theatre. Ms. Cressy provided petition forms entitled, "HELP prevent closing our com- munities AFFORDABLE Family Entertainment;" with signatures of Roseville residents, as well as area residents and users of the theater complex, expressing their concern with the native impacts to the quality of life in Roseville and for area residents. Ms. Cressy opined that people were upset that they weren't no- ticed of the Public Hearing at the Planning Commission when the project was up for discussion; and further opined that those aware of the meeting were under the • impression that the project was simply an upgrade of the Rainbow store, and not closure of the theater. Ms. Cressy opined that other area theaters were too expen- sive for lower income families or residents; and further opined that it had been admitted that sales increased at Rainbow when a new movie was there. Ms. Cressy also noted that often groups bussed people from area multi-family resi- dences to attend the theater. Ms. Cressy opined that City Council rationale that they had nothing to say with private businesses and what they did was not true; as the City Council should be concerned with impacts to the City's quality of life; and asked that the City assist in finding a solution to this closure. Mayor Klausing suggested that Ms. Cressy leave her petitions with staff for the record, and noted that the land use issue would come before the City Council at next week's meeting. Mayor Klausing expressed appreciation to Ms. Cressy and petitioners for their passion and organization in preparing the petition. Mayor Klausing agreed that the City had a role and obligation to set the quality of life in Roseville; however, did recognize that the applicant did not need the City's per- mission to terminate a lease, and clarified that the issue before the City at next week's meeting would be that of the land use function of the parcel, through an amendment to their Planned Unit Development (PUD). Mayor Klausing advised that Ms. Cressy was welcome to return and express her concerns at that meeting. C~