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that at other times an elected official has been part of the negotiation. Commissioner Riley supported inclusion of HRA Commissioners to participate in the negotiations. HRA Executive Director Ulrich explained that with the property on Rivlyn, the Chairperson and a Commissioner participated in negotiations. He suggested first determining whether Landform is willing to negotiate prior to making that appointment. If willing, staff will provide a recommendation on process. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Commissioners Strommen, LeTourneau, Elvig, Kuzma, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 5.02: FOR DISCUSSION ONLY: Receive Update and Consider Plan to Complete Stage I Improvements for COR TWO (Sunwood Retail Area) Located at the Southeast Intersection of Sunwood Drive and Armstrong Boulevard Deputy Executive Director . Gladhill reviewed the staff report relating to the Stage 1 Improvements for COR TWO (Sunwood Retail area). He displayed a map of the subject site and described the elements within the Stage 1 Improvements as being a common drive, common utilities (sewer and water), and stormwater. It was noted the estimated costs for these improvements is $327,467.73, which would be recouped through land sales. If the HRA determines to construct these improvements, it would take two to three weeks to advertise for bids and award the contract. Deputy Executive Director Gladhill asked whether the HRA supported staff moving forward to prepare those bids, noting the contract did indicate the HRA would perform that work and allows McDonalds to postpone until the HRA completes the work, proceed to closing, or terminate the agreement. Commissioner LeTourneau asked if the temporary ponds would be lower cost and allow needed planning and improvements to move forward with the r ght solution undertaken after land sales. Deputy Executive Director Gladhill confirmed the two surface water ponds would be less expensive, $400,000 down to $327,000, and will also lower curbing costs. Commissioner Elvig asked whether staff was looking fc r a go ahead to solicit bids. Deputy Executive Director Gladhill indicated staff was looking for general consensus whether the HRA wants staff to get ready to go out for advertisement for bids, which would be acted on at the April 23, 2013 HRA meeting. Commissioner Elvig supported moving forward with the improvements. HRA Executive Director Ulrich advised staff supported moving ahead with the improvements by the HRA, the most prudent approach, as the HRA has a contract with McDonald's and strong interest remains with SuperAmerica. It was noted legal counsel has advised the HRA that the preferred scenario for the Stage 1 Improvement is for the HRA to complete said improvements, if the HRA is to honor the terms of the exiting contract with McDonald's, and to have the most control over the installation of the improvements to ensure their completion. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / April 9, 2013 Page 7 of 9