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arts center seating for 500 -700 people, state -of -the -art sound system and acoustics, flat floor, portable raised stage that can be reconfigured, backdrop video walls, stadium seating to a second level, with great sight lines. The glass entrance /atrium will be similar to that exhibited at the City Hall, Veterans Clinic and Allina Health. The Church will use the facility on Sunday and the rest of the week it will be available for concerts, meetings, movies for family night, Happy Days enhancements during inclement weather, and the PACT Charter School arts programs. In addition, if desired by the City, they are willing to consider a daycare /preschool. He noted that with such a use parents can park in the ramp, bring their child to the day care center /preschool, then take the train to /from work, picking up their child at the end of the day, getting their car from the ramp and heading home. Pastor Skaff stated they want to partner with the City and use parking that is already constructed in the ramp. The Church would also use The Fountains for banquet services and may rent office space above The Falls Cafe. Plans are to begin . construction by the end of 2012 and open late next year. Pastor Skaff explained that instead of developing the church facility in phases, they would build only 25,000 sq. ft., which is adequate for Northgate Church, and look for a joint use to meet parking and other needs. Rather than expanding in The COR, the Church would look for other satellite locations. Pastor Skaff stated they would raise $3 million in funds during the next four months to build this structure. He indicated they were looking to pay a fair price for 55,000 sq. ft. and enter an agreement with the City for their share of costs for allocation of parking spaces in the ramp and common area of The COR. Pastor Skaff stated they think the Church will bring a lot to the City and can be a catalyst for growth in The COR. He indicated they have other options but feel The COR is the best location and they are willing to take the next step to have their architectural staff provide exterior renderings to assure the HRA that the structure will be similar in appearance to what already exists in The COR. Commissioner Elvig stated support for the concept of a performing arts center; however, the HRA would need to address the issue of zoning since it is not set up for a non - profit within The COR. The HRA will also need to consider how to address not establishing precedence, tools available to "level the field," surrounding mixed uses, and potential for air rights over the top of the Church for residential. Commissioner Elvig raised the option of a private /public venture to lease the property, which would create a revenue generator for the HRA. Chairperson McGlone asked about zoning for this assembly use. HRA Executive Director Nelson stated she will review the Zoning Ordinance and report back. Commissioner Backous supported the concept of the mixed uses described and thinks it will serve the area well. He stated it is a beautiful plan and asked whether it is a performing arts center with a church, or a church with a performing arts center. He noted this is some of the most expensive land the HRA has and the tax income is a concern. Chairperson McGlone stated he appreciates the desire for the structure to blend in with existing buildings but the two -story issue has to be overcome. On the tax base issue, he stated he does not have a big a concern as long as the land is sold for its value. Chairperson McGlone noted the HRA cannot discriminate against uses with tax- exempt status. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / January 17, 2012 Page2of9