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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2009 . Page 12 Mr. Roland Wilsey, Midland Grove Townhome Association Mr. Wilsey addressed his expertise in the transportation industry; and existing safety concerns with accessing roadways in the area, given the make up of the roadways, adjacent intersections, and traffic from the interstate system into the area. Mr. Wilsey encouraged Councilmembers to deny this proposed project, in consideration of the safety of existing residents and their use of the roadway. Andy Weyer, Property Owner Mr. Weyer presented the Sunday, May 10, 2009 Pioneer Press article on Rose- - vine and past controversial development projects. Mr. Weyer opined that there had been misinformation delivered to the City Coun- cil on property ownership and use, and that this issue would be cleared up shortly. Mr. Weyer provided additional historical information on his family's property, and original development of the Midland Grove and Ferriswood projects. Mr. Weyer asked that the City support this project in the spirit of change in Roseville as evidenced in the past with other developments. Richard Taylor, Midland Grove Condominiums (SW corner on 3`d floor) Mr. Taylor addressed traffic issues and uses on Midland Grove Road; as well as the building's mass, and description of the area in Section 5.6 of the staff report. Mr. Taylor noted topography of the site; proposed height of the building; and spoke in support of town homes as an extension of existing use, rather than any- thing of greater density. Mr. Taylor suggested that, whether this project comes to fiuition or not, that the City retain their existing rights-of--way for future recon- figuration of the roadway if applicable. Joyce Thielen, Midland Grove Condominiums Ms. Thielen noted the existing drainage issues at Midland Grove, and the $600,000 rehabilitation of that area currently underway to address that issue and prevent further deterioration of their underground garage. Ms. Thielen advised that she was awaiting additional information on storm water drainage in the area from the MPCA, and asked that this was an important consideration for the City Council before providing their approval of this project. Aileen Wiley, resident at Midland Grove Ms. Wiley questioned the actual size of the property; and the location of the par- ceT adjacent to three major thoroughfares; and questioned the conclusion of the Planning Division in their report. Art Mueller and Tim Johnson Mr. Mueller provided the original survey completed on the property in 1969 and the actual acreage being used, exclusive of the roadway easement in question.