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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 />