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r~ ~~ Sculthorp inquired if the developers are still interested in working on this development. Black replied that the developers are still interested in the development, but a new agreement will need to be created. 1~lahavc inquired if the City has a "Plan B" for the Northwest Quadrant in case the residential developers pull out of the development. Black replied that there are no other plans; the west side of the development will be residential. Stang inquired if Flahave knows abaut something that would cause the developers to leave the project. Plahave replied that with the cost of the land and remediation getting so high and the condo market so bad, he can't see them going through with the development. Black suggested that there are always fluctuations in the market and, while it may take more time to build out, it will go through. Chamber of Commerce 1Zepart Witkowski reported that the annual Gala went well. 1-le added that a "State of Cities" luncheon will be held in roughly two months; it is a good opportunity to find out what other communities are planning. Other Business Harmon inquired if the Council is looking for any input from citizens regarding the moratorium for electronic billboards. 1-loffman replied that they are looking for input and it should be given to the staff. Black stated that the City has an ordinance prohibiting the construction of any new billboards; however, Clear Channel will oppose the City taking any of the current locations that are required for redevelopment. The company is very ~gressive. Harmon stated that she is concerned that they will make the existing billboards electronic. Sculthorp asked what is being developed on the old Hubcap Warehouse site. Black replied that Rush 1,1ake Office is being constructed; it will have two luxury condos at the top and office space below it. Hoffman stated that she understands the frustration with the geotechnical and contamination issues that have come to light with the Northwest Quadrant, but suggested that it is very important that the leaders of the community be positive about the development. It is critical that the development have the support of the community for it to succeed. Black agreed, adding that the president of Rottlund recently suggested stated that. if there is an impression of a "failed development" it could kill the project. Benke added that he recently heard a rumor that the development would cast each taxpayer in the City $6,500. This bad press is not true, and should be stopped. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Page 4 of 4