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City Council Meeting Minutes August 4, 2020 Page 8 of 12 He stated they feel the development brings many positives to the community including new businesses, new residents, and a large economic boost. He asked what the cost of denial would be. He asked Council to consider approval. Mayor Stolzmann asked for Council questions, seeing none she opened the public comment period. Public Comments Joy Brook, 1590 Garfield Avenue, stated her displeasure with this application particularly with the impacts it will have on the environment and traffic. She is opposed to the density of the proposal. Steven Armstrong, 541 North Manorwood Lane, stated he is an employee of Medtronic, but he also supports the application as a resident. He noted this is not open space and the City needs revenues from this land for long-term financial viability in this downturn. Brian Topping, 1550 White Violet Way, stated he originally supported this application but has since changed his mind. He does not think the retail component is large enough and it will not produce enough tax revenue to make this worthwhile. Sherry Sommer, 910 South Palisade Court, stated the Council should deny the application. She noted many of the letters of support are not from residents and are from people who will profit from the development, not people who live here. Kate Hope, stated this plan does not have community input and the developer should partner with residents to create something people want. Matt Jones, 265 Dahlia Drive, stated the proposal is too big and is a blow to the small town character. He feels none of the four criteria are met and Council should deny it. This does not meet the financial or environmental needs of the City. Maryann Jaross, 846 St. Andrews, stated the original presentation was half this size and she doesn't understand why it has to be at this scale. She would like Medtronic to stay, but it needs to be an appropriate development. Scott MacLaughlin, 948 St. Andrews Lane, stated he thinks the traffic analysis is completely unrealistic and it will be much greater than presented and everyone will be impacted. He thinks this development doesn't need to be this large. Irfan Azeem. 631 West Street, stated his opposition due to the negative impacts on traffic, the environment, and City resources. He noted most of the letters in opposition to the plan are from Louisville residents and most in support are from non-residents. He urged denial.