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Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the makeup of the Committee could be discussed but believed that the membership should be limited to three members. He confirmed that the composition could be mixed between the EDA and Planning Commission. Mayor Strommen confirmed the consensus of the Council to offer one of the spots to a member from the EDA and if no one wishes to participate, the three members will simply be pulled from the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to authorize the Planning Commission, and possibly EDA, to re-establish the Ad-Hoc Housing Committee to update the City's Housing Plan. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Johns, LeTourneau, Kuzma, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. 7.03: Consider Stone Brook Children's Academy & Childcare Center Purchase Agreement (Portions May be Closed to the Public) Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and noted that staff is generally comfortable with the terms and conditions laid out in the purchase agreement as they appear to meet the land sale policies, fit within the CBRE adopted "deal ranges", and meet the intent of the template purchase agreement. He stated that staff does not have a need to go into closed session for this case as Stone Brook has agreed to the EDA's counter offer on price. He reviewed the benefits that this development would provide to the City and to The COR and recommended approval. Councilmember Riley referenced the different concept options for the planned sites, noting that the original plan of the applicant was Plan A, while the Planning Commission suggested B or C. He asked how that would work with no other future sites developed at this time. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated that in looking at the four concepts, the Planning Commission felt most comfortable with Concept B because of how it flows with the overall site. He stated that there has been direction from the Planning Commission and EDA that concept B would be preferred as it would best fit with the vision for the area. He noted that it would allow cross access for the site and would also provide a north/south connection. He stated that he has spoken with the applicant and their first choice would be concept A as that would increase safety for the users of their site as it would eliminate cross traffic. He stated that the location of the playground would need to be more creative as well. He stated that Stone Brook understands the needs and desires of the City and is comfortable making a compromise with the City to utilize concept B. Councilmember Williams stated that she would like to see the easements specified in the purchase agreement and development agreement. City Council/March 14, 2017 Page 7 of 10