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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2001 indicated he spoke to about 50 residents today who thought the project was done. All of those residents indicated they are against this project. Mr. Jim Ellwanger, 1007 Oak Lane, stated he is confused as to why the City needs another shopping center because there is one 3-4 miles away. He indicated he can not believe there have not been any other offers for this land. A Super Target is non-union and the City of Roseville is the only place Target got this much money. He asked why the City would want a business here that pays substandard wages. Low-income wages do not make sense. Traffic and road costs are a big issue. A major insurance company would be a good business in the City. Another shopping center is not needed. Something is needed but not a Target. A resident at 963 Oak Lane stated she moved here two (2) years ago for the rural aspect of the area. She stated she wants her children to have quiet and wildlife. The noise is a big concern and she does not want this project in her backyard. Everyone here this evening is against the project. Something much smaller should be put in there. She stated the Council should listen to the residents. Mr. Mel Liljedahl, 726 Vicky Lane, stated he does not have a problem that he can't even get sewer. The City is giving away the farm wit young people and seniors that will work at this store. The Co resign this evening. et but is frustrated wages. It is not just at said that should Ms. Kathy Hansmann stated citizens are trying to . i" - Co 1 how they feel. The City staff has worked very hard to get their best deal. She revi ed t s etails of the abatement figures and stated other things need to be considered such as e s fr� the project. Access is an issue that has not been fully addressed. The second a ' a• :ea and a big problem. Ryan Companies indicated they have to have the se = g c " •u ere are many large retailers that do not have two (2) accesses to a major thorouian on Lake Drive is going to cause huge problems to the residents on 77th Street. is' 9a� a big issue. Compromises can be made on the access issue. This is an emotional i ue an•. is i 1 tell you there will be other offers. There will be eight (8) years of no taxes and t g -de£.. is a problem also. This is the last undeveloped intersection in the metropolitan area. The <`e`. a diamond in the rough. The City needs development that will fit into the community, not havflthe community fit into the development. The Council needs to look at what the community needs and what this decision will do to the community, residents and other business owners. Now is the time for the City to act. The developer needs to be understanding about the problems that the site has. Successful communities and businesses need to have the courage to understand everyone's needs and to say no. The Council needs to say no to this project. The developer needs to figure out how to be a good neighbor. The City needs to have faith that others will come. The developer,s needs don't meet the needs of the community's and they need to change the plans to fit the community's. The Council should say no and send them back to the drawing table. The Council needs to ask if this is premature and make a good decision. Ms. Joan Ahrens, Real Estate Manager for Target, came forward and stated she handles new store developement. She indicated she will be happy to answer any questions about other subsidies for Target. Target wants to come to this community and city staff has done a great job. Target wants to be a partner with the City. She stated Target has a long history of community involvement noting the 7