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of 35E/Cty. Rd. 14. This is a massive project that has numerous issues that would have to be addressed, including a mandatory EIS and relocation of Clearwater Creek. The parking area crosses city boundaries into Centerville. The new road would provide access to Centerville’s industrial area. There could be a joint review process or the city can talk about detachment. Mr. Grochala stated this location was good for this type of facility and takes care of 21st Ave. road problems. Moving the creek is an opportunity to enhance it. With TIF, this could be an opportunity to provide funding for the interchange. Ms. Schwartz said this could be a white elephant in the future. Mr. Grochala said HOM said the building could be built to be subdivided. A preliminary estimate of value could be $30 million at full buildout. Mr. Chase stated he thought it was a perfect use for the site. Mr. Vacha agreed this would be the best use for generating tax revenue. Mr. Vacha moved to recommend this project move forward to the next level. Mr. Chase seconded the motion. Motion passed with Mr. Karth abstaining. MASTER PLAN FOR EAST SIDE Mr. Grochala stated the 360-acre site is guided for industrial and medium and high density residential. Benchmark Community Builder Collaborative has proposed master planning the site, based on community involvement. They don’t have a plan. They want to bring in the stakeholders and interested parties to get input. Ultimately it may end up with a Comprehensive Plan amendment. But if the community agrees it is a good project, that shouldn’t be an issue. A joint meeting with the developer, council and boards is a next step. They do the market research, and look at expendable income and where it is currently being spent. Master planning allows water quality issues to be better addressed. Piecemeal development doesn’t give the city that kind of opportunity. This will influence the need for interchange improvements. Staff’s perspective is this is an excellent opportunity. Mr. Vacha moved to support the implementation of a master plan process per Benchmark Community Builder Collaborative. Mr. Karth seconded the motion. Mr. Chase questioned the cost to the city. Mr. Grochala said the developer stated the master plan process was “a 50/50 project, 100 percent city commitment, and 100 percent developer dollars.” The city may at some point want to spend some money to expand the process to include a larger area in environmental and transportation assessment. Motion passed unanimously. OTHER ISSUES Mr. Heitke addressed the group and stated he sensed the group wondered how effective they were in moving their recommendations forward to the council. He surveyed the council to what degree they felt the advisory boards were effective. There was a lack of consensus on the council. The council is going through a goal setting session on May 22. Economic development will be a part of the conversation and will be shared with EDAC. A public finance workshop is also being planned. Everybody uses public finance for economic development, and a common understanding is needed. Meeting adjourned, 9:15 a.m. 4