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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 08, 2010 Page 10 Mayor Klausing asked if concerned Roseville residents had attempted a dialogue with Presbyterian Homes, with Mr. Espes responding negatively, noting that they had only found out about the proposal on Monday, but would more than willing to open dialogue if Presbyterian Homes was willing to sincerely participate in open discussions. Mr. Espes advised that the neighborhood felt that approaching the Roseville City Council for their assistance and intervention seemed the only re- maining avenue available to the Roseville residents. Annette Phillips, 3084 Shorewood Lane Ms. Phillips referenced a copy of the traffic study created and presented to the Arden Hills Planning Commission at their public hearing; and displayed it for Roseville Councilmembers; and questioned the assumptions of the study and pro jected trips, reorganization of the campus and decrease of 58 assisted living units and increase of 71 independent living units and additional vehicles; parking lot and existing driveways; and number of employees estimated at between 150 and 200 moving in and out of the campus. Ms. Phillips further noted the on- street parking provided for Cox Insurance on County Road D at Fairview Avenue, since their parking lot behind their building was inadequate; and limitations created on the street for two -way vehicle traffic and parking, as well as impacts to that inter- section from on- street parking. Ms. Phillips also noted that given the proposed height of the building, at two levels, with underground parking, creating the ap- pearance of three levels, any plantings intended for screening would have little impact for a number of years, providing significant aesthetic concerns. Ms. Phil- lips opined that, had the Roseville residents been given an opportunity to provide comment at the Arden Hills public hearing, they could have possibly negotiated better placement of the buildings and created a larger setback. Ms. Phillips res- pectfully requested that the Roseville City Council get involved, specifically in reviewing the accuracy of the traffic study. Mr. Pat Phillips, 3083 Shorewood Lane (husband of previous speaker) Mr. Phillips asked the Roseville City Council to use their moral authority to en- treat the Arden Hills City Council to strongly encourage Presbyterian Homes to meet seriously and in good faith with those excluded citizens of Roseville. Tom Lundberg, 2035 Wheeler Street Mr. Lundberg asked that the proposed access road onto Wheeler Street be mod- ified to a single lane emergency vehicle road, which would eliminate or signifi- cantly reduce traffic onto Wheeler Street. Joe Rivard, 3083 Shorewood Lane Mr. Rivard asked that the Roseville City Council use their authority against this ill- conceived and ill planned project; and that they use their clout with their breth- ren on the Arden Hills City Council regarding traffic accumulation, final design of the proposed project; and noted the significant school bus traffic in that area