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EDC Minutes December 16, 2016 Page 2 of 6 Motion/Second: Commissioner Stevenson moved and Commissioner Freichels seconded the approval of Resolution NO. 16 -EDC -41 establishing the EDC meeting calendar for 2017, as presented. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays Review Applications to the EDC and Make Recommendation to the EDA Coordinator Beeman informed the Commission that both Dan Larson and Laurie Shoop have terms expiring December 31, 2016 and both have resubmitted their applications for another term which would begin January 1, 2017 and end December 31, 2019. After posting notice online, through social media, and the local access channel, as well as the City newsletter, these two applications were the only applications received. Beeman reminded the Commission that the opening to fill Royal Dahlstrom's position on the Commission who resigned November 2016 remains open and encouraged Members to ask people in the community and have them contact staff for further information on the application process. Beeman informed the Commission that a motion would need to be made in order to make the recommendation of Commissioners Larson and Shoop to the EDA. Chair Helgemoe asked for a motion. Motion/Second: Commissioner Freichels moved and Commissioner Rieland seconded the motion accepting the applications and making recommendation to the EDA to appoint the two Resident Representatives to the EDC with terms beginning January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2019. Motion Carried: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 6. REPORTS OF STAFF Crossroad Pointe Redevelopment Project Business Development Coordinator, Brian Beeman provided the Commission with an update on the Crossroad Pointe redevelopment site. Beeman reminded the Commission that The Beard Group had backed away from their project and as a result, the City Council held a Council Work Session December 5, 2016 to discuss the vision for the Crossroad Pointe Site. Members of the EDC and Planning Commission, as well as other residents were present at the meeting and allowed to provide their comments on the site. A summary of the Council's vision is as follows: They prefer 100% market rate apartments, but if it is a good project with mixed-use, they may consider up -to 20% affordable with the remaining 80% all market rate. They still like the mixed-use concept and believe the Stantec report is still viable for today's market. They prefer one large project to utilize the entire 4.25 acres, but they are open to doing it in phases. The current zoning allows for three stories. They are willing to allow a more vertical development to around four to six stories high, but also open to a detached mixed-use development. The Council is willing to work with a developer in the design, type, and possible financing, if they have a very good development.