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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 13,2011 Page 17 Roseville over the twenty-six (26) years, as pointed out by Mr. Houck during pub- lic comment. Councilmember McGehee opined that this project is in an area that could have entertained a newer apartment complex with appropriate parking and green space; and housed the same number of people and same type of housing; except that it would have been better and safer; and reiterated her disappointment from that standpoint. Mr. Trudgeon clarified that TIF assistance was not being used in Phase I of the project, only for Phase II, which would have sprinklers and elevators. Mr. Trudgeon noted that Phase I was limited to things that could be accomplished in an existing building. Councilmember McGehee reiterated her opinion that the rehabilitation of those buildings was not sufficient and had insufficient green space; and further opined that she would have preferred a new building with adequate parking and more common space. Mayor Roe noted that, while differing opinions on the Council, he had been in- volved with the project since it was originally proposed; and respectfully noted AEON's objective to rehabilitate existing building to benefit the overall cost of a project and provide affordable housing. Mayor Roe advised that he had toured the building, and thought it had been very well done; and opined that he was im- pressed with the quality of the units, and their affordable and market rate mix. Mayor Roe noted that, given the occupancy rate of the rehabilitated apartments, he had the impression that residents were enjoying them as well. Mayor Roe opined that this was a good use of TIF funds to close a financial gap; and further opined that this was a good project. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Pust; Willmus; and Roe. Nays: McGehee. Motion carried. c. Removed from Agenda (see Item#2,page 1) d. Consider Appointing City Council Representative to Norwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS) Councilmember Pust noted that she had been honored to serve on the NYFS Board for the last 5-6 years; opining that it was an excellent organization doing great work for families and children. Councilmember Pust noted that the organi- zation was unique in that it had a contractual agreement with ten (10) northern suburban cities in Ramsey County. Councilmember Pust advised that she was stepping off the Board as she thought that too often, one person got to know an entity, when a broader knowledge was needed by a variety of Councilmembers.