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Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he would like to see the City follow the plan and <br />strategy for The COR but noted that as the market and dynamics continue to change, the City <br />should also be able to react to those changes. <br />Commissioner Nosan stated that she would like to see the City continue with the success of <br />creating density within The COR and creating a destination for the community to gather within <br />The COR. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that he would like to see The COR developed with the retail and <br />restaurant elements that the residents were promised. He stated that he would also like to see the <br />property leave the ownership of the City. <br />Member Steffen agreed that the residents would like to see restaurants and retail. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that he would like to see commercial success and would like to <br />see The COR be a community asset that does not pull resources from the community. <br />Member Skaff stated that The COR should be the first place you would like to go for eating out, <br />shopping and entertainment. <br />Commission Bauer stated that he would like to see The COR with unique locations that bring in <br />people from outside of the community as well. <br />Commissioner Surma stated that he agrees that he would like to see the strategy reconsidered. <br />He stated that the City does not need more apartment complexes and would like to see green <br />walkways, greenspaces, and a pedestrian friendly location. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated that residents tell him that there is not a destination for their kids <br />and they would also like a place that brings them home, so they do not have to go outside of the <br />community for needs. <br />Commissioner VanScoy stated that The COR should be a destination. He stated that he likes the <br />mixed use but would also like the area to be welcoming and pedestrian orientated. <br />Councilmember Johns stated that The COR should provide quality amenities and experiences, <br />improve the quality of life for residents, bring in people from outside the community, and be <br />pedestrian friendly. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would like to see the City sell the land to get out from <br />being a developer. He stated that he would like to see the City follow the plan but also be <br />flexible to accommodate the market changes. <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that she views the success of The COR with a full mixed use <br />build out where all modes of transportation intersect and lead into Ramsey. <br />City Council Work Session / January 24, 2017 <br />Page 2 of 9 <br />