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Joint Council/EDA Meeting
January 3, 2017
Mayor Slavik called a joint Council/ Economic Development Authority Meeting to order at 5:30
p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room, on January 3, 2017.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Davis, Prom, Wosje, Willis, and Carroll.
ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Community Development Director Juetten,
Administrative Services Director Fischer, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Public Works
Director Cote, Economic Development Manager Parr, Housing Manager Barnes, Planning
Manager Thomson, Senior Planner Drill, and Office Support Representative Gottschalk.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rock Hill Management Group Representative Apurva Patel, KW
Commercial Representative Lowell Lankford, Best and Flanagan Tax Attorney Dan Nelson,
Midwest Management Representative Mike Pagh, and Walmart Representative Kevin Brink.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis , and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to approve
the Consent Agenda that included the followin ig tem:
(4.01) Minutes from EDA meeting held on December 13, 2016.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
(5.01) Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Four Seasons Mall Redevelopment
(Agora Project)
Senior Planner Drill presented the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for this site. He noted
the size and components of the development, and the traffic study.
Discussion was held regarding the location of the permeable pavers and the longevity of the
pavers and peak hours listed on the traffic study. It was noted that there were no regulatory issues
given to staff regarding this project.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt a
Resolution Finding of "No Need" for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Based Upon
Review of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Four Seasons Mall
Redevelopment Project (2016086 — Res2017-001). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
(5.02) Agora Senior Housing and Affordable Housing Options
Considerable amount of discussion was held regarding senior housing and affordable housing
options for this proposed development. The Council suggested a feasibility study on senior
housing and affordable housing needs in the community. Community Development Director
Juetten offered bringing the suggestion of a feasibility study to the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority. The Council suggested this topic be discussed at a future study session.
Mike Pagh, representing Midwest Management, stated that affordable housing wouldn't be
suitable for this development.
(5.03) Lodging Tax
Economic Development Manager Parr provided a brief presentation on imposing a lodging tax.
She discussed the State Statute requirements regarding the tax and stated the City has looked at
other cities who already have the tax in place. She noted the increase in tourism with the City
and discussed the opportunity to gain income from tourism.
She stated there are two options: 1) Impose a 3% lodging as allowed by State Law for the
purpose of promoting tourism for the City or 2) Work with the City's legislative delegation to
request special legislation that may allow for other additional areas to support a broader use of
the tax revenue and have the EDA oversee the utilization of the funds. The Council stated they
support proposing new legislation and include this item on the 2017 legislative priority list. The
Council suggested staff contact hotels to discuss this tax.
Other Topics
No other topics were discussed.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Amy rlchalk, Office Support Representative
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