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City Council Regular Meeting — 09/13/04 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 19 <br />Commission was the applicable place for public comment for a <br />project of this magnitude. <br />Mr. Russell addressed several issues, related to Planning <br />Commission and Public Hearing comment, that had already been <br />revised (i.e., site amenities, bus stop, walking path) with more to <br />follow; and encouraged that the proj ect move beyond the <br />adversarial mood; recognizing that Target Corporation was <br />interested in doing the project correctly — for the sake of the City <br />and Target Corporation. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the length of time the store <br />would be closed during construction; continuing negotiations; <br />potential competition for proposed Costco; and formal review <br />process at the staff level for building exteriors. <br />Mayor Klausing opened discussion for public comment. <br />A1 Sands, 2612 Aldine <br />Mr. Sands concurred with Councilmember Ihlan's comments <br />regarding the need to change the Zoning Code rather than the <br />Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Sands opined that the application was <br />premature, and would be more applicable for 2006 construction <br />to allow for more review and revision. Mr. Sands concluded by <br />asking the City Council to look at what was best for the citizens <br />of the community, as well as Target Corporation. <br />Dan Roe, 2100 Avon Street <br />Mr. Roe spoke to the issue of trust, opining that the Council had <br />strong controls in place through staff and the design committee. <br />Mr. Roe questioned whether there was more at issue with this <br />request related to "big box" retail and its equation to evil, rather <br />than a trust of staff and the process. Mr. Roe further opined that, <br />while the impacts related to traffic and design standards needed <br />careful review, the City needed to be fair to businesses wanting <br />to invest in the community, and not create more loopholes that <br />created a negative atmosphere in Roseville for development. <br />John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street <br />Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that there should be no issue on the part <br />of the City Council with this application. Mr. Kysylyczyn <br />