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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 2 Councilmember Stoesz remarked that he also doesn’t see this type of development 44 working out at this site. 45 46 Councilmember Lyden said he wants more at this location. 47 48 Mayor Rafferty suggested that there are other areas within the City that he thinks would 49 be more appropriate. 50 51 Jerod Hanaman with Driven Brands, Inc. representing applicant Boing US HOLD CO. 52 Inc. addressed the council. He lives in the metro region. He noted brands they develop 53 and that this is a newer business they are rolling out. They do work to make the 54 architecture work in the area. He realizes this lot was planned to be a bank but there has 55 been no interest in bank development. For the developer, they don’t see another area of 56 the City that would work. They are willing to work on the site plan if that would make it 57 more attractive. Mayor Rafferty noted the mostly Texas location of the developments 58 done by this company. Mr. Hanaman concurred that developments are mostly in the 59 south but the company has plans moving ahead in this region also. 60 61 Councilmember Lyden asked about a location behind Casey’s General Store on Lake 62 Drive. Staff suggested the area south of Sheet Metal Workers Credit Union also as an 63 alternative location. 64 65 Councilmember Stoesz remarked that Kohl’s parking lot seems to be oversized and he 66 wonders if that is an area of possible change. Planner Larsen said if Kohl’s were to come 67 forward, that could be discussed. 68 69 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the council has concurred that it doesn’t appear to be the 70 right site Mr. Hanaman said he will check further but he doesn’t believe there is 71 another site in this City that would work for them. 72 73 3. Economic Development Strategic Plan – Community Development Director 74 Grochala noted that staff is working with the Economic Development Advisory 75 Committee (EDAC) on a five year economic development plan. He reviewed the 76 elements recommended in the plan: 77 78 - Develop balance of Woods Edge property; 79 - Business expansion/retention; 80 - Workforce development; County plays a big role so the City will work with them 81 on setting up a mini-plan; 82 - Identify redevelopment areas and make strategic acquisitions; 83 - Continue development of 35E/Main Street corridor; still working with adjacent 84 communities on tech corridor concept; 85 - updating and expanding City marketing materials. 86 87