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time and this would allow a few extra months for the applicant to make the necessary business decision. Member Cords stated that it appears that the additional 75 to 80 days to proceed seems a reasonable course of action. Acting Chairperson Riley stated that Anderson Dahlen has been a great local business and he is supportive of the business continuing to try to move forward with expansion. He agreed that the extension seems to make sense. He stated that if the January 31st date comes and goes, the City would then need to reconsider other offers. Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that there was another letter of interest on the property but not a formal offer and that there is some potential interest relating to the Public Works Facility design. Motion by Member Hardin, seconded by Member Cords, to recommend to City Council to adopt Resolution #19-272 approving Purchase Agreement for Lot 1, Block 1, Anderson Dahlen South Addition; subject to City Attorney review and approval. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Riley, Members Hardin, Cords, and Kuzma. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Steffen and Member Burandt. 4.03: Consider Alternative Land Use Options for Northwest Quadrant of The COR Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report. Economic Development Manager Sullivan explained that one acceptable development alternative includes three quadrants of medium density residential and one quadrant identified for retail. He asked if the EDA would support the ability for all four quadrants to be developed as residential. He noted that it would be helpful information to have when approached by developers. Acting Chairperson Riley stated that different groups in the City could bring forward different opinions on this matter. He stated that citizens certainly want a certain type of development. Member Hardin stated that he is not opposed to medium density housing in the area but would prefer to see retail on the parcels closest to the roundabout, with the other two areas medium density. He stated that he would also not be opposed to modifying some of that into residential. Member Kuzma echoed the comments that he would prefer to see retail over residential. He noted that there is the PSD project across the street and believed the property near the roundabout would be the most valuable for retail. He asked why access could not be provided from Armstrong or Bunker. Economic Development Manager Sullivan explained that the City and County have a JPA regarding access onto the County roads and the only approved entry at this time is Zeolite. He Economic Development Authority/ November 14, 2019 Page 3 of 5