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4 unexpected that the north quadrant would develop as more auto oriented. The city started with the Village and expanded the scope to include the north side. With the design standards, the city has a clearer picture of what it wants and it makes it easier to work through the issues on the north side. The question is whether this development makes it even more important to have standards on the south so the city does not lose its goal for a town center. EDAC could consider recommending to the council what it considers the best course. Mr. Rehbein said the recommendation should be if the city wants the standards, will the city commit to subsidizing those standards? Mr. Gorowsky said this may be the economic driver on both quadrants, but to a larger degree on the south side. Mr. Wessel said the economic feasibility study can identify sources for providing subsidy and the city’s ability to do so. Mr. Rehbein said the council told him they were looking for creativity and expertise in EDAC. Mr. Johnson suggested that EDAC recommend which parts of the standards are the most important, and maybe should be subsidized. The less relevant standards can be more open to negotiation. Ms. Divine reminded the group they endorsed the standards with the understanding they may be modified before they became an ordinance. Mr. Johnson said P&Z had concerns, and it would be helpful to know where EDAC stands. Mr. Gorowsky said he does not think EDAC is recommending the city subsidize the development. After discussion, Mr. Milbauer moved that EDAC recommend the city council consider modification of the design standards on the north quadrant to provide flexibility as it relates to the development of the Dellwood LLC project and/or subsequent developers of similar quality. Mr. Rehbein seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Wessel suggested that Mr. Rehbein may have a conflict of interest when voting on issues regarding the Town Center. Mr. Rehbein agreed he had not considered that and should be abstaining. Mr. Gorowsky clarified and restated the motion with Ms. Schwartz seconding the motion. Members revoted with Mr. Rehbein abstaining. Mr. Juni said that as part of the economic evaluation consideration should be given to subsidy to implement the design standards. Mr. Rehbein said he is not endorsing subsidy, he is just hearing from developers that subsidy will be needed. Other discussion concluded that this is a timing issue, and subsidies will stimulate the quality of the development. Mr. Milbauer moved that EDAC recommend that as part of the economic development feasibility study the council should consider and evaluate the ability to provide subsidy and/or flexibility to both quadrants to facilitate implementation of development with the design standards. Mr. Juni seconded the motion. Motion passed with Mr. Rehbein abstaining.