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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Kuzma, LeTourneau, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. 7.11: Receive Existing Market Studies for The COR Mayor Strommen noted that this item and Item 7.12 go together hand in hand. Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and provided an update on the existing market studies for The COR. He advised that staff is tentatively scheduling a roundtable panel discussion for Thursday, October 27th and reviewed the list of proposed panelists and experts that will be invited to participate in the discussion. He noted that the next step would be to work with the Planning Commission to develop a framework that would go to the City Council and then be opened up for comment from the general public. 7.12: Receive Update on COR Development Plan Analysis and Authorize Market Workshop Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to authorize a market workshop for The COR to be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley stated that for years it has been stated that this has been a market driven discussion. He noted that this would be the step that will allow the City to know what the market does look like right now which he believed is fantastic. Councilmember Shryock stated that this is in response to questions received from residents regarding activity and development in The COR and believed that this would be a great step. Mayor Strommen stated that it would be helpful to have someone involved that is not directly connected to the project in order to provide a "neutral" opinion and position. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the Planning Commission agreed that there should be a balance between market factors and policy. Mayor Strommen stated that she would also be in favor of a market view from someone not directly involved with this project, who can provide their input on this project compared to the overall market. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, LeTourneau, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. 7.13: Consider Platinum Properties Purchase Agreement (Portions May be Closed to the Public) Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation for the Council to discuss the proposed purchase agreement in closed session. He noted that the EDA and Planning Commission have discussed this item and both groups are City Council / September 13, 2016 Page 10 of 14