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City Council Meeting Minutes August 4, 2020 Page 9 of 12 Miguel Cebrian, 833 West Mulberry Street, stated he doesn't understand how he would benefit as a resident. He stated he doesn't understand what the cost will be to have all these new residents in the City and it will bring more pollution and traffic. Tamar Krantz, 691 West Street, stated the majority of the letters from residents are in opposition. She feels outsiders are pushing this on us and stated the financial plan for this development is precarious given the mill levy they will have to charge to move forward. Katie Lacz, 874 West Mulberry Street, stated she understands the concerns of residents but also noted that affordable housing and high density housing is what will allow people not generally represented in Louisville to move here. Restricting housing options can end up hurting people of color more that the white people already here. Janette Kotichas, 278 Juniper Street, stated residents know what is right for us and what isn't. The approved 3M square foot development is enough for that property. She does not want to be like every other City. Katherine Marsella, 703 Goldway, Superior, stated she is a senior at Monarch High School. She feels the school students would be negatively impacted by construction and traffic if this is approved. Erin Lindsay, 826 Trail Ridge Drive, stated she thinks this should be denied. It is clear the residents don't want it. If the finances don't work at a smaller level this is a bad business decision for the developer. The scope of the project is too big. Chris Lindsay, 826 Trail Ridge Drive, stated his opposition. It is too big, and brings too many new people to the town, along with too much traffic. It is not the City's responsibility to approve this for the developers. Ellen Jardine, 390 Owl Drive, stated residents don't want more density and more population. There is nothing in the proposal to address climate change and the development is not a benefit for Louisville. Susan Morris, 939 West Maple Court, stated her opposition as presented. The existing regulation would allow for a corporate campus that Medtronic could use and the Comp Plan doesn't need to be amended to allow that. David Finamore, 720 Grant Avenue, urged denial of the application. He stated he doesn't see why we need this. There is not enough good in it for the City. We need more sales tax and retail not what is presented. Matt Michaelis, 1918 Quail Circle, stated most residents don't support this. He feels Medtronic could build under the current regulations and the City shouldn't subsidize a large corporation.