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City staff to ensure zoning requirements are met. She stated that they hope to move forward to <br />schematic design and construction within the project timeline identified. <br />Member Riley asked for more information on the different phases mentioned. <br />Ms. Sprosty stated that they would consider completing the first -floor commercial space as part of <br />phase one to allow community interaction immediately upon completion of construction. She <br />stated that the goal would be to include one apartment in phase one, ready to be leased within that <br />timeline. She commented that the other two apartments would be corn. -ted and ready as part of <br />phase two. She reiterated that they do not want to overpromise . q erdeliver within the <br />specified timeline. <br />Matt Davage, land surveyor, stated that he assisted with platti <br />about the positive experience and ability of Ms. McDer <br />specified timeline. He believed that this project woul <br />additional benefit of affordable housing units. <br />Storyteller Cafe project and has experience and <br />comme <br />�e of th <br />the home in Ham Lake and spoke <br />ccomplish her goals within the <br />enity for the coa munity with the <br />ted that he al or - d on the <br />ite andplattin_ cess. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented o . rchitectural feasibility provided in <br />the packet and noted that the Building Of cia1 has reviewe to confirm that the applicant is <br />on the right path and that this would be a feasible •roject. He c ' ent-d that this project is very <br />well thought out and that the right people are inv to set it up ccess. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger recognized that ther <br />project built, as well as o -_ anal consistenc <br />a beautiful space tha <br />sustainability of th <br />ould <br />shop <br />e sustainab <br />he gathering <br />onsider in terms of getting the <br />wanted . ensure that they were not building <br />He asked for more information about the <br />ac <br />Ms. McDermott stated that the clients of the program would also work within the facility, which <br />would assi <br />her staf <br />not <br />fro du <br />spoken wit <br />ith some of the staffing. She -stated that she believes in cross -training, and some of <br />ould work in the building and assist with the coffee shop during peak times. She did <br />run the coffee shop, althou e would be there often as their office is three blocks <br />tion. She stated that she s also run two coffee shops throughout her career and has <br />noka County to partner with their workforce program. She stated that the County <br />partnership would allow for their clients and the 55 plus community to work at the coffee shop, <br />but be paid through Anoka County rather than the business. She stated that they desire to be a <br />place for members oft <br />for small businesses t <br />partnerships would a <br />munity to partner as well, noting that they would have space available <br />nt and showcase their products for sale. She stated that some of those <br />ow cottage bakers to host pop -ups in the mornings to sell their products, <br />donating 10 percent of sales back to the organization, and also alleviating the need for a full kitchen <br />build -out. <br />Member Stewart stated that the previous applicant, Scooters, stated that they would be required to <br />have a manager on -site per their franchise agreement and asked if this business would have a <br />manager. <br />Economic Development Authority/ June 11, 2026 <br />Page 5 of 11 <br />