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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 25, 2008 Page 8 Mayor Klausing noted the need to identify and analyze real costs; and ways to ex- pand available funds, possibly through bonding for parks improvements. Ms. Nygaard expressed concern that, given the age of Central Park, she didn't want users to perceive any erosion of the City's park system; and expressed will- ingness for the Foundation to do further research, provided the City Council is in- terested in moving forward. Mayor Klausing responded with a definite yes. Councilmember Ihlan thanked the Foundation for their past fundraising efforts, and the many projects made available through them; and opined her interest in encouraging the Foundation to rethink this restroom project to see if it's workable with available funding. Councilmember Pust noted the upcoming Fundraiser on October 3, 2008; and Ms. Nygaard displayed ticket information (registration deadline Friday, September 26, 2008) for this year's themed Mardi Gras event, with all proceeds going toward the Central Park Foundation. Ms. Nygaard welcomed Mr. Shardlow to the Founda- tion Board, and expressed her enthusiasm for making use of his expertise on the Board. 11. Public Hearings 12. Business Items (Action Items) b. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Land Use Map Amend- ment; Adopt an Ordinance Approving a Rezoning; and by Motion Approve the General Concept Planned Unit Development for the Ramsey County Li- brary, 2180 Hamline Avenue City Planner Thomas Paschke briefly reviewed the request as detailed in the Re- quest for Council Action dated August 25, 2008. Discussion included zoning classification and staff rationale for zoning and Com- prehensive Plan land use designation; existing brownouts being experienced by adjacent residents due to excessive vegetative growth north of the existing library property; support of adjacent single-family property owners; public informational meetings and responses to neighborhood concerns and incorporation of their comments into the planning process (i.e., landscaping; parking; building size; transitions from commercial to residential; pedestrian walkways; power and water issues; window location; and lighting); and accessibility and privacy concerns from the rear of the facility to neighboring properties.