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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 22, 1998 Page 7 1 Mr. Mornson stated rezoning the property would be in direct opposition to the 2 - Comprehensive Plan which will hopefully be adopted. Marks stated rezoning would cause. 3 problems and negative feeling. 4 5 Faust asked for clarification that the Planning Commission is recommending a 6 redevelopment point person, educated in economic development. Mayor Ranallo 7 suggested Dick Krier might be available to work with the City on other projects besides 8 the Shopping Center. 9 10 Faust stated the City needs a staff member whose salary will be returned in dividends. 11 Thuesen asked whether job share with another community might be feasible. Mayor 12 Ranallo stated this might cause loyalty problems. 13 14 Marks stated the City is in a difficult position with regard to development since it doesn't 15 own the,property and its ability to progress things is limited. He added good will is 16 necessary since the City ends up partnering with the developer. He stated rezoning the 17 property would be an empty gesture which would destroy the good will necessary to carry 18 out development. 19 20 Mayor Ranallo suggested approaching Mr. Krier on November 5 with a proposal for his 21 further service to the City in areas,besides the Shopping Center. 22 23 Mr. Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission has identified as critical that the person 24 identified for this role must be focused, and stay focused. He expressed concern that 25 hiring someone with other responsibilities outside City of St. Anthony redevelopment will 26 diminish their sustained efforts. He added he has reservations about hiring a consultant for 27 the job, but not about Mr. Krier's abilities. 28 29 Faust stated the Planning Commission is advocating the recruitment of an economic 30 development specialist interested in part-time work whose alliance lies only with the 31 community. Mayor Ranallo stated Mr. Krier might know of such a person. Mr. .32 Bergstrom agreed Mr. Krier could be an excellent resource. 33 34 Cavanaugh stated.he would wish the Planning Commission to focus on compliance for 35 existing residential stock which is not for sale as well as that which is for sale. He added 36 the City of Roseville has allocated HRA money to be used for housing renewal and 37 renovation. 38 39 Cavanaugh stated he would also wish the Planning Commission to provide a 5-year plan 40 encompassing all aspects of city infrastructure. 41 42 Cavanaugh stated he would also wish the garage permit variance request process be 43 revisited soon.