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Councilmember LeTourneau stated that this is another step along the way in gaining more interest from retailers. Motion by Councilmember LeToumeau, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to Adopt Resolution #17-10-259 Approving a Development Agreement for Greenway Terrace. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Shryock, Johns, Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. 7.06: Considering Authorization to Distribute The COR Interim Development Plan for Public Comment Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to authorize the document for public comment. Councilmember Shryock stated that she is very excited for the public to provide input and comment. She asked for more information on the public input process. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the typical avenues would be used to gather input including an upcoming community workshop, the use of social media, uploading the information to the City website, one on one meetings with stakeholders and property owners, and residents can also reach out to the planning team and staff. Councilmember Shryock asked if this information would be included in the Ramsey Resident. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the November/December issue has already been sent to print but noted that upcoming public input opportunities will be included in the next issues of the Ramsey Resident. Councilmember Riley asked for additional information on language used in the vision statement of the document. Community Development Director Gladhill provided examples of architectural elements that are associated with the language used in the vision statement. He provided examples of function as well, such as accommodating sidewalks and the collaboration between public and private uses. Councilmember Riley referenced the downtown area of the document, which includes three different opinions from different bodies and asked what will happen with that. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the document was left technical in attempt to work with developers. He noted that the message can be better packaged when presented to the general public. He stated that it deals with reducing the amount of surface parking in order to maximize the amount of developable area. He stated that staff will take feedback and examples. He stated that it will also be helpful to gather input from other communities regarding floor area ration. He stated that the feedback will come back to the Council to make the final decision. City Council / October 10, 2017 Page 9 of 14