Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 06/14/2018

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Councilmember Riley referenced the issue of municipal parking and asked for opinions. Planning Commissioner Van Scoy stated that he is concerned because the framework includes the idea of having the developer and City participate to build the ramps which would allow for the density desired at the center of The COR. He stated that if the City is going to focus on that, they should plan for it and if not, that should be removed from the framework. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the current stage of infrastructure analysis does include that element and noted that more meaningful discussion will occur in the future. Councilmember Riley stated that he has heard that the City wants to utilize the ramps to get higher density, but at the same time the City is not selling the land and therefore empty land does not need ramps. He stated that the market will also not support that and therefore without heavy subsidy that would not be possible. Councilmember Kuzma noted that at one time there was discussion of PSD building a ramp with another phase of apartments. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama replied that PSD is open to discussions but the cost for a ramp would be too high and therefore if the City wants a ramp there would need to be assistance. He noted that is the comment that all developers have given the City in regard to the high cost to build a ramp and the need for City assistance if that is to be a reality. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that staff and the consultant continue work on the infrastructure analysis and staff is working on the draft Comprehensive Plan. He stated that staff is aware that retail is important and desired by all Boards and Commissions. He stated that retail is changing very much with increasing vacancy in surrounding markets, noting that impacts how the City is then able to absorb retail. 2.02: Concept Proposal: 22,000 Square Foot Grocer Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the design, layout, and orientation of the building will need to be further reviewed by the Planning Commission if this moves forward as the back would face Sunwood Drive. Councilmember Kuzma referenced the letter from Coborn's noting that the business is not afraid of competition. He stated that the business has asked that the access be changed so that customers would not drive through the competition's lot and he believed that would be an appropriate request. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama provided additional details. He stated that the City would need to purchase a property and create that new entrance. He stated that he would like to review the financial information on what that would cost. He stated City Council Work Session / May 23, 2018 Page 3 of 14