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John Schiltz, Lake Elmo Inn, 3442 Lake Elmo Avenue, noted that those of you who oppose this, if you would have had these views years ago, some of you wouldn’t even be here. I think the farmers and the people who have land deserve their day to retire. You are denying a lot of people the rights to pursue that. The 201 project supposedly was to be the solution to failing septic systems. When the sewer line comes in he would be one of the first to hook up and pay his fair share. Dave Screaton, 711 Manning Avenue, suggested the City study all four scenarios. Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd St., favored looking at scenarios with low density and senior housing. John Ames, 9799 51st Street N., stated we have to preserve the things we like about the old Village---barbershop, library, parks, etc. We need clarity as to what is required by the Met Council. Todd Bruchu, 3150 Klondike Avenue, Parks Commissioner and served on the AUAR Advisory Panel, was not in favor of ordering an AUAR beyond the 600 units that is specified in the comprehensive plan. If we chew up the open space in the old Village there won’t be enough space left to enjoy by the community. Todd Ptaceck, 812 Julep Avenue N., Chair of Planning Commission and served on the AUAR Advisory Panel, said he is a minority rep south of 10th Street which has not had equal representation. He favored broader distribution of housing units. Mike Howard, 883 Jasmine Avenue N., moved from Woodbury and hoped to retire living in Lake Elmo. He asked the Council to table a decision for a year until the economy takes off. Bob VanZandt, 8110 Hidden Bay Trail, stated there is a new administration, the battle with the Met Council was lost and the City has to move on. Gary Carlson, 8735 27th Street, stated the village master plan principles are a logical set of principles. The Village master plan sketch is logical and sensible. Based on Bonestroo’s input, no one has been overlooked. This plan is a wonderful outcome of what could have been a bad situation. Let the Council do their job. Pete Schiltgen, 10880 Stillwater Blvd., requested that he be able to speak more than the three minutes. The City Council agreed by consensus to allow him more than the three minutes allocated to each speaker. Mr. Schiltgen said Lake Elmo is no longer ruarl and we can ever go back, but we can plan for new shops, new parks, affordable housing and seniors’ apartments. In order to do these things you need people. He supports looking at all scenarios. (Attachment #2) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 1, 2008 4