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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 22, 2026 when there might be more connections available. He believed that this might be a better fit for a self-contained business. Thompson stated that this process will help to create a development brochure that staff can use to market the site. Miller recognized the difference in the site now, compared to five years from now, when the pedestrian bridge and community building may be done. Malone stated that the visibility might be a downside, but could also be attractive as it creates more privacy and fits better with the character of the community. President Fischer stated that unless you knew, you would not know Abbott has multiple buildings in the community because they are tucked back and more hidden. He stated that the City has recently lost a few properties to non-profit status. He also recognized the additional housing and affordable housing that have been constructed, which leads him to determine that this will need to be commercial, tax -generating property. He stated that neighbors would appreciate a business rather than a nightclub use. He stated that he has heard that some of the businesses to the south may be interested in a partnership, so it may be worth exploring a multi -tenant space. Malone commented that whoever comes in, that investment will only appreciate because of the infrastructure investments being made. President Fischer stated that during a business day, there are thousands of people .in the community, and asked if there would be a possibility that part of the development could be something similar to the Market at Malcom Yards. Thompson confirmed that could be part of the vision but noted the challenges with attracting and operating that type of use. President Fischer recognized that uses would need to be practical. The Community Development Director stated that part of the RFP process will determine what developers believe is feasible for the site. He stated that will give them an idea of the market and feasibility for the site. He confirmed that if the city does not like the proposals, it can reject the proposals. Malone asked if the RFP would set parameters such as when the property would need to be purchased. The Community Development Director confirmed that the city would set those parameters, noting that the City Attorney will provide additional guidance on those parameters as they move forward. President Fischer asked each Councilmember to provide one type of development that must be explored and one that should be avoided. He stated that he is not interested in housing and would like to see some form of commercial development. Kwapick stated that he aligns with that logic as well because of the amount of residential development that has occurred in recent years. He stated that he would like to see a business that does not have extended, late -night hours, because of the proximity to residential development. He believed that this was a commercial corridor, and the property should be developed in that manner.