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Mr. Eaton shared they would like to have a food user in this parcel, as this was also preferred by the EDA. He noted there are interested parties in the parcel. He added they are paying attention to potential traffic. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the additional parking area will have a sidewalk and if the parking area is right behind the current buildings that are already in this area. City Administrator Hagen explained that Sunwood Drive used to go right behind these buildings so the north side of the existing strip mall was at the curb. He noted that this parking area is located where Sunwood Drive was. He said he is not sure if the plans are detailed enough at this point where they would have addressed sidewalk connections;however,this is something that Staff does heavily consider. Mayor Kuzma asked if there is already a sidewalk in this area. City Administrator Hagen explained there are sidewalks adjacent to the existing building; however, they would want to make sure there is a sidewalk or walking path from the 20 parking spots up to the remnant parcel or this area. Councilmember Musgrove noted there is an empty space on the map between this parcel and the Aldi parking lot. She asked if this area is intended for traffic to be able to cross between. Mr. Eaton said this would be one of the entry points into the site where customers would be able to access Take 5 or the other parcel. He noted this can also be used as a way for the customers to exit out onto the service road. Councilmember Musgrove stated the right of re-entry agreement says it does not include the remnant parcel. She asked if the right of re-entry agreement was for the entire parcel or just the Take 5 portion. City Administrator Hagen shared that the right of re-entry encompasses the entire parcel until such a time that the Take 5 project is done, when the agreement would go away and they would have outright ownership of the remnant. Councilmember Musgrove asked for a further explanation on this. Mr. Eaton explained that they are buying one parcel, and the intention would be to have two uses on the parcel. He noted the goal of this is to ensure a level of density with development since this parcel is in the COR. He said that if Take 5 is not built within the 12 months in the agreement, then the City has the right to take back the entire parcel, including the area that will be the remnant parcel. He stated that 12 months is a fairly short development timeline, and they were only requested to enter into a right of re-entry agreement for the Take 5 use. He noted they do want to develop this land and not just let it sit. Mayor Kuzma asked if the intent is to bring in another use for the remnant parcel. City Council/February 26, 2024 Page 4 of 7