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not good, with a few exceptions, it would be a complete reversal of City policy to consider an exclusivity agreement. Commissioner Tossey stated he too has owned property in the Ramsey Town Center and does not want to show Coborns it is not important by putting a grocer across the street. He agreed things are improving and often tells neighbors to spend money at Coborns but would not favor exclusivity. Mr. Reger suggested if a CUB Foods goes into The COR, either Coborns or CUB Foods will not make it, likely Coborns clue to its positioning, resulting in leaving its space empty. He again stated the 20,000 sq. ft. restriction would still allow a Target P -Fresh or Aldi's or Trader Joe's so they are not suggesting no grocery, but not an anchor grocery within a rock's throw of Coborns. Commissioner Ramsey pointed out that since The COR was contemplated, the HRA has unanimously indicated it does not want a Super Target with full grocery because of Coborns. Mr. Reger commented the concern is that this Council/HRA may not have the same membership in future years and this conversation will not be remembered. The consensus of the HRA was to support additional signage in and around the Coborns site, subject to permit and approval, to support preservation of a sight line to the existing retail buildings, but to not support consideration of grocery exclusivity on lands it owns. Development Manager Lazan indicated the Development Team will continue its work on these items. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT HRA Executive Director Nelson provided an update on taping The COR Report at the Acapulco Restaurant. 4. COMMISSIONER INPUT None. 5. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Tossey, seconded by Commissioner Strommen, to adjourn the Work Session meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion carried. The Work Session of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Housing and Redevelopment Authority / March 27, 2012 Page 3 of 4