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Black added that staff is putting together a timeline, and hopes to get a development agreement completed by March, so plans can be submitted for a September construction start. Witkowski asked how staff would handle any Northwest Quadrant questions at the Town Hall Meeting. I31ack replied that the meeting would be focusing on the comprehensive plan, which affects the entire City. Lai°son added that if questions are brought up, Council and staff would not be able to respond, because of the lawsuit. Lotter said that staff is still working on a thoughtful response to any questions regarding the Northwest Quadrant; however he would like to make it a citywide discussion. He added that the Northwest Quadrant would be addressed more in the upcoming neighborhood meetings and the Town Hall Meeting would be moved back to its traditional time in the spring. Nelson asked whether TOLD is still interested in Blocks E and F. Black replied that they are still interested and they have been told that Council would discuss their ideas in January. Larson reported that exterior changes were approved by Council for the Rush Lake office building. Stang inquired what tenants would be in the building. Larson replied that Council has been told there would be a medical clinic and offices. Black added that the corner is very interesting; five years ago there was just the Hubcap Warehouse and now all four corners will apparently be completely built out by next fall. Nustad asked whether the County has made any statements regarding improving the corner of Old Highway 8 and Highway 96. Larson replied that the City has been told that the corner is not scheduled for improvement for another twenty-five years. IIe added that the City may have to improve the intersection and have County repay the City at a later date. Kaufhold asked why the County would agree to pay the City back. Larson replied that the City has done this with several locations through out the City. I-]e stated this is a trend through out the state, since the counties are lacking in funding and roads and bridges need improvements. Commission Organization Nelson announced that Flahave, Sculthorp, and he have all asked to be reappointed to the Commission, T3enke asked about the status of the EDC being televised. Delaune noted that he recommended that televising the meetings would be a good way to communicate to the community. He does not understand why the meeting could not be televised, especially since the Park and Recreation Commission is an advisory commission and is televised. Lotter indicated that no decision had been made. 'Town Hall Meeting Marmon noted that the Town Hall Meeting would be held on "Thursday. She suggested that it is a fun event and recommendedthat the Commission members invite their neighbors. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 a.m. Page 3 of 3