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The Community Development Director stated that if Roers Companies did move forward <br />with a project, they would need to extend the timeline to allow them to find a <br />commercial development partner and they have asked about lowering the earnest <br />money. <br />Councilmember Ruhland stated that he supports the extended timeline if Roers <br />Companies wants to find a commercial development partner for the project. <br />Councilmember Ruhland stated that he would support lowering the earnest money <br />requirement. <br />Councilmember Stoesz discussed the impact of signage along the highway. <br />Councilmember Lyden suggested a citizen survey question regarding the future <br />development of the site. <br />Councilmember Cavegn said that the goal for this site has been commercial <br />development. So, while he is not opposed to the multi -family development, he would <br />like to hold for the commercial development. <br />Mayor Rafferty stated that if the multi -family development isn't built here, it would be <br />built elsewhere and there has been difficulty finding locations for development in the <br />past. <br />4. Main Street Corridor Proposal Update <br />The Community Development Director reported that staff is currently working with <br />Kimley-Horn and WSB on the scope of services for the Main Street Corridor Master Plan. <br />Kimley-Horn is a national planning and design consulting firm that offers comprehensive <br />development services. They have extensive experience in master planning and AUAR <br />preparation. WSB is the City Engineer and will be handling some of the infrastructure <br />components of the planning process. Staff is also working to bring in a firm to handle <br />the public engagement process. He reported that staff anticipates having the scope and <br />professional services proposal in place for consideration at either the September 9th or <br />23rd Council meeting. <br />Councilmember Stoesz asked about Anoka County's involvement in the planning <br />process. <br />The Community Development Director stated that Anoka County considers Main Street <br />a thoroughfare road. He stated that Anoka County along with Anoka County Parks, the <br />school district, and watershed will be included in the planning process. <br />