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Councihncmber Olson reported there is a 1200-acre project in Columbus, Ohio called the Easton <br />Town Center. That is an excellent comparison as far as climate. <br /> <br />Councihncmber Cook stated his concern is the impact of going to the actual places. We gained <br />more in [~ormation and saw first hand what multi-modal was. <br /> <br />Mr. Nm'man stated that it's more than just talking to the officials and added that he watched folks <br />on thc tour talking to shop owners and customers, etc. They shared a lot of good information. <br /> <br />Councilmcmber Strommen inquired what the goal would be. She thought the original one was to <br />get a concept on the whole. Maybe we should go to the one site that's the best comparison we <br />can find - maybe 10 sites to pick the best of all. <br /> <br />Mr. Norman stated that's why he proposed a city that has a minimum of three of these <br />dcvelopments more so than staying with some that have similar climates. This way we could <br />take in thrce or more centers in one trip. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook stated that he likes the personal interactions and gets energized and <br />excited about that. <br /> <br />Councilmc~nber Pearson stated that pictures are okay but hands on is so much better and if you <br />talk to someone "off the street" you will find out what works well and what they would change. <br /> <br />Councihnember Elvig stated that his goal would be more education. We would be more <br />knowledgeable with developers - we will know more what to ask. <br /> <br />Councilmcmber Strommen stated that she is not opposed to the tours - she just feels you have to <br />have a specific goal or purpose. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated he would be interested in looking at more than one site to which <br />Councilmembers Cook and Strommen agreed that would be a benefit. <br /> <br />Councilmcmber Elvig stated that Ramsey's Town Center is not 322 acres anymore. You are <br />looking at other properties developing in the area; that makes Ramsey's Town Center much <br />bigger. You need to look at transportation plus the retail. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook stated it is obvious the excitement of the Town Center is going on outside <br />its boundaries. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamcc stated that he is not looking at a delegation of 40 people going on these tours. <br /> <br />Mr. Norman suggested maybe just having part of the Council attend. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec did not agree with just a partial Council attending. He would like to see the cost <br />thctor and to look at two to three days of travel. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session - February 28, 2005 <br /> Page 5 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />