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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2009 Page 16 ^ Review of the building's relative height based on sight lines and topography of the site; ^ Review of actual scale perspectives relative to height issues from various an- gles and giving consideration to roof slopes, number of stories, etc. ^ Review whether sufficient improvements have been made with respect to dis- tances from adjacent properties based on setback requirements and perspec- tives from adjacent properties ^ Review of the safety of access points and traffic issues on Midland Grove Road, not only based on number of vehicles, but more specifically density of the area and design of the road; and connections to various and major intersec- tions in that area (i.e., County Road B at Midland Grove Road). Councilmember Ihlan spoke in opposition to the motion; opining that as elected officials, it was up to the City Council to make a decision. Councilmember Ihlan, however, did note the need for further review of safety of the accesses and traffic issues on Midland Grove Road, citing her personal experience on that roadway. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan. Motion carried. b. Authorize a Joint Fiber Optic Installation Project Finance Director Chris Miller introduced the request for expanding the joint fiber optic system in conjunction with Roseville Area Schools and the Ramsey County Library's construction project. Mr. Miller recognized that this would be a capital investment today, but that it would benefit the City of Roseville both today and for future generations. City of Roseville Information Technology Manager Terre Heiser Mr. Heiser introduced Director of the Ramsey County Library System Susan Nimitz and Roseville Area School District Information Technology Director Gina Clausen. Mr. Heiser addressed the partnerships to-date between the parties in installing fi- ber optic capital improvements; and the opportunity to improve services again in conjunction with the library's construction project. Susan Nimitz, RC Library Director Ms. Nimitz reviewed operations to-date and the number of people waiting for computer use at the Library, in addition to the slowness of the current broadband system. Ms. Nimitz updated Councilmembers on proposed units in the new facil- ity for general use of computers, as well as those in the teen center. Ms. Nimitz sought City Council support of including fiber as an affordable option to the li- brary.