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Development Manager Lazan presented Development Plan 6.0 and answered questions of the Commissioners relating to the proposed use of the COR 6 plat that changed from neighborhood commercial to residential due to access restriction and the potential uses for the five -acre Sunwood Retail site. He noted the potential relocation site for Wiser Choice Liquor and described points of access. Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Chairperson McGlone, to approve Development Plan 6.0. Further discussion: City Engineer Himmer recommended the Development Plan reflect the access and median change on Sunwood Drive; assure adequate space to accommodate a roundabout; and, address proximity of access to Ramsey Boulevard at the southeast corner of Ramsey Boulevard and Sunwood Drive. Commissioner Tossey stated his intent to not support approval and concern that such action may result in locking the HRA into having to approve certain projects. He stated he does not think it is for government to do this type of planning. Development Manager Lazan explained the Development Plan acts as a sales tool, can be changed to react to the market, quantifies the City's vision for the property, and is useful for calculating traffic loads, AUAR and Metropolitan Council considerations, and grant applications. He indicated this Development Plan resulted from a community -based effort, received input from all property and business owners, and allows the Development Team to do its work while the HRA oversees and assures it reflects the City's vision for the project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Commissioners Ramsey, Backous, Strommen, and Wise. Voting No: Commissioner Tossey. Absent: Commissioner Elvig. 5.02: Update on Sunwood Drive Realignment Project — Portions of this discussion may be closed to the public Commissioner Wise recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers at 9:37 p.m. Development Manager Lazan reviewed the staff report. Commissioner Ramsey referred to the original TIF Plan that calculated roads, parking, and future roads. Commissioner Strommen stated the action is whether to contribute land proceeds in deviation of the HRA's disbursement policy for land proceeds. She indicated additional information is needed related to the balance sheet on proceeds from this user as well as development fees to Landform since this is a unique situation involving a sitting member of the HRA and having to pay relocation fees. Development Manager Lazan explained the expenses in general were included in the TIF Plan, but the question is if the HRA has the revenue to contribute those dollars. He noted a spending plan was developed. Expected revenue derived from the land sales is $85 million and expenses Housing and Redevelopment Authority / June 12, 2012 Page 2 of 6