Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 06/08/2017

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Community Development Director Gladhill stated that perhaps the statement be tweaked to remove the portion disallowing "big box" retail and instead encouraging smaller incubator retail destinations. Member Riley stated that the market will dictate the choice the City will have and noted that there are several statements that push the smaller unique retail that would have a higher rate of turnover. He noted that he would prefer to have more established names in terms of retail that would most likely have a higher rate of success. Member Burandt agreed that the statement should instead say that the City will embrace market driven opportunities as they come, rather than trying to attract businesses that would have a higher rate of turnover. Member Riley stated that this is a first draft of a document that the EDA has not yet had input on and therefore this is a great discussion. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the Planning Commission has spent a lot of time attempting to develop a plan broad enough to go over the entire development but advised that this is still a draft. He noted that he does like the idea of embracing market driven opportunities as they come but stated that perhaps the vision statement is not the right place for that item. He instead suggested putting talking points from each group under each section as the discussions continue. Member Riley recognized the change in the mixed -use definition, noting that the idea has been switched as the vertical mixed use did not seem to be a success. He stated that parking is another area that the group should discuss. He noted that although the City prefers structured parking, the market would most likely support that notion. He stated that because the market would not support additional structured parking, that would require City funds to make that a reality. He stated that the floor area ratio has been changed but the document suggested that it should be changed back. He provided an example of a development that did not include structured parking and still provided a good product. He noted that going back to the original ratio would not allow additional developments of that nature. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that there are discussions currently to determine whether there would be a return on investment for the City to invest in that type of infrastructure. He noted that while that policy discussion is occurring, the parking ramps have been left off this plan for the time being. He noted that the Planning Commission mentioned that during peak times it can be difficult to find parking near areas like Acapulco. He confirmed that the City is flexible in terms of parking, whether that be surface or ramp. Member Riley stated that the EDA should weigh in further on parking. He stated that shared parking is a great concept if it works, he provided a successful example between Allina and the neighboring church. He stated that while that is a great concept that works in that situation he does not believe the City should attempt to coordinate those efforts between developing sites. Economic Development Authority/May 25, 2017 Page 3 of 7