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would remain in a supportive role. He added that because users have come forward expressing an interest in the property, it is the responsibility of the Planning Division to make a recommendation regarding the potential uses. City Administrator Ulrich stated the Planning Commission and City Council would review any rezoning request and the EDA would not be involved in the rezoning request. He noted the EDA can recommend that the current zoning not be changed until a Comprehensive Plan is completed. Member Riley stated his agreement with staff's recommendation and felt the proposed uses would help make the site economically viable. Member Williams agreed with the recommendation to play a supportive role but expressed concern about the proposed uses adding that the proposed recycling center is not consistent with the vision previously discussed for this node and is not consistent with the retail uses located across the street. She was concerned about the Planning Commission making a decision on this node without the EDA weighing in on the matter or at least providing input as to why the EDA does not feel the uses are consistent with the vision for this site. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed uses and the EDA's continuing role in the development of this node. Chairperson Steffen expressed concern regarding a day care center next to a gun range. Member Riley stated the City should make this property a priority to make it economically viable and stressed the importance of maintaining flexibility and not rezoning the property to anything that would limit the City in the future. Member Williams stated the City should remain cognizant of the significant investment by the property owner across the street and felt the EDA should support the current zoning and any retail uses that comply with current zoning. She also felt the EDA should state it does not support light industrial on the site. She added the market has not supported redevelopment on this site until recently and suggested the EDA focus on comprehensive planning efforts in 2013. Management Analyst Brama advised that staff will prepare a summary of the EDA's comments and concerns for presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council which indicates that the EDA is interested in the long term viability of this commercial node and is interested in what happens with the existing users as well as the overall use of the site but is concerned about the proposed uses and proposed rezoning request. 4.03: 2013 Annual EDA Business Expo and Consideration of Annual Outdoor Expo/Event (RV) Management Analyst Brama explained that planning is underway for the Annual Business Expo scheduled for May 4, 2013, at the Fountains of Ramsey. He stated that staff contacted the local RV dealerships about joining this expo and all of the RV dealerships indicated they were interested; since that time, the RV dealerships have proposed a separate event that would allow the dealerships to remain at their locations and presented a draft of a proposed "Great Outdoors Economic Development Authority /January 10, 2013 Page 3 of 5