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5 I needed, which would have difficulty getting into the narrow streets. His theory is that a modified 2 plan will be forthcoming and asked who is going to pay for a sewage lift system and who is 3 going to pay for street oiling. He would like to see a list of the people that signed the petition for 4 high- density housing. 6 Ms. Jean Volna, 3501 Coolidge, stated too much is being crammed into a small area and this 7 does not enhance a `village' as noted in the City statement and City letterhead. F 9 Ms. Lynne Penke Valdes, 2404 27`s Avenue NE, stated she agrees with many of the comments 10 this evening already heard and does not know how this goes with the sustainability. She asked 11 why a sketch draft is even being considered as there are equity discrepancies in the City and 12 State. She stated this housing does not meet diversity needs of the City and while she wants to be 13 a good neighbor in the community, she does not see any gains. She stated they have two sump 14 pumps in their basement and have had to bale water. They have clay pipes in their yard. She 15 asked who will be paying as streets are torn up as part of the construction, noting there was a car 16 parked in the street that was flooded and totaled. 17 18 Ms. Ann Puglisi, 2227 Stinson Boulevard, Roseville, stated she is a live -in caregiver. She now 19 feels safe and comfortable in the neighborhood but there is not justice for all. Traffic is already 20 difficult and she does not see how many more cars would be helpful. She asked what experience 21 the developer has in senior buildings, noting some buildings don't allow for handicapped access. 22 23 Ms. Kathleen Quinn, 1901 Benjamin Street NE, stated she is concerned about traffic and the 24 ground water reservoir. She has contacted the DNR and this area is part of the groundwater 25 management area. She asked who concerns should be addressed. Ms. Rothstein stated she would 26 be. Ms. Quinn stated the DNR is prepared to do a survey and she is hoping this will throw a 27 monkey wrench into the plan as it is a horrible plan. She suggested putting in houses or leaving 28 Lowry Grove as it is. 29 30 Ms. Maria Antonio Alvarez Baez, 2501 Lowry Avenue NE, Lot 0 -11, stated she did not like it 31 when Mr. Volna was told to stop. She has been organizing campaigns for fair housing for 15 32 years and never imagined she would be involved in this for herself. She stated Continental 33 Property has forced them to sign a contract to leave by June 30 and then she and her daughter 34 will be homeless. This is the same as for many other residents. This has caused her health 35 problems. She stated she does not give up and her thirst for justice is even stronger. She asked 36 the Commission to stay firm with the 2008 plan, noting that according to that plan, 50% needed 37 to be affordable housing and if it is not followed, it will be bad. She asked the Commission not 38 be puppets by the corporation, to show leadership, and for affordable housing in St. Anthony. 39 40 Mr. Perry Thorvig, 3112 Townview Avenue, referred to an article in the Northeaster as to why 41 so much density, which is because this developer paid $6 million for the property, and he 42 wonders why this would have been paid unless they had a notion that the 845 units would be 43 approved. He stated there is something wrong with the way projects are managed in the City, 44 thinking the mosque issue was mismanaged and the Walmart issue is being mismanaged. He 45 asked why was this approved and was against the Comprehensive Plan. 46