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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Councilmember Stoesz remarked that he also doesn't see this type of development <br /> 45 working out at this site. <br /> 46 <br /> 47 Councilmember Lyden said he wants more at this location. <br /> 48 <br /> 49 Mayor Rafferty suggested that there are other areas within the City that he thinks would <br /> 50 be more appropriate. <br /> 51 <br /> 52 Jerod Hanaman with Driven Brands, Inc. representing applicant Boing US HOLD CO. <br /> 53 Inc. addressed the council. He lives in the metro region. He noted brands they develop <br /> 54 and that this is a newer business they are rolling out. They do work to make the <br /> 55 architecture work in the area. He realizes this lot was planned to be a bank but there has <br /> 56 been no interest in bank development. For the developer,they don't see another area of <br /> 57 the City that would work. They are willing to work on the site plan if that would make it <br /> 58 more attractive. Mayor Rafferty noted the mostly Texas location of the developments <br /> 59 done by this company. Mr. Hanaman concurred that developments are mostly in the <br /> 60 south but the company has plans moving ahead in this region also. <br /> 61 <br /> 62 Councilmember Lyden asked about a location behind Casey's General Store on Lake <br /> 63 Drive. Staff suggested the area south of Sheet Metal Workers Credit Union also as an <br /> 64 alternative location. <br /> 65 <br /> 66 Councilmember Stoesz remarked that Kohl's parking lot seems to be oversized and he <br /> 67 wonders if that is an area of possible change. Planner Larsen said if Kohl's were to come <br /> 68 forward,that could be discussed. <br /> 69 <br /> 70 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the council has concurred that it doesn't appear to be the <br /> 71 right site Mr. Hanaman said he will check further but he doesn't believe there is <br /> 72 another site in this City that would work for them. <br /> 73 <br /> 74 3. Economic Development Strategic Plan—Community Development Director <br /> 75 Grochala noted that staff is working with the Economic Development Advisory <br /> 76 Committee (EDAC)on a five year economic development plan. He reviewed the <br /> 77 elements recommended in the plan: <br /> 78 <br /> 79 - Develop balance of Woods Edge property; <br /> 80 - Business expansion/retention; <br /> 81 - Workforce development; County plays a big role so the City will work with them <br /> 82 on setting up a mini-plan; <br /> 83 - Identify redevelopment areas and make strategic acquisitions; <br /> 84 - Continue development of 35E/Main Street corridor; still working with adjacent <br /> 85 communities on tech corridor concept; <br /> 86 - updating and expanding City marketing materials. <br /> 87 <br /> 2 <br />