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6.1.A. - Page 27 gateway corner is treated, the parking numbers need to be refined and the financial feasibility and the operations of the office space, and the timeline of the hotel. One Council Member really likes the owner operated concept. The funds presented on the proposals were discussed and vetted. Council also discussed multi-generational housing and the redevelopment funds were discussed and what are the uses we could apply those funds to. City Manager Bell noted that staff will come back with a policy on city property and that might be a great opportunity for Council to ponder this site. At that time Council can make a recommendation on City property. Then the facilitator suggested going through each criteria. Council Member Foust said that she is ready to make a decision but she does not think that going through a numeric exercise is optimal. Mr. Kip Harkness said that he was ready to hand it over to the City Manager and the Council for a decision. Council Member Ira wanted to be on record to say he does like numbers. One Council Member thanked the developers for the thoughtfulness, the packages they prepared and the community outreach. Another Council Member would like to enter into discussion for a Development Agreement with Hunter Storm. She wants high end and market rate housing. She noted that Lowe Enterprises had quality people on its team she thanked them. She said that it comes to down to knowing our community and understanding its needs based on prior contracts. However, she encourages Lowe to stay connected. The other committee member spoke to this matter and for him it is also Hunter Storm who he wants to pursue. Another Council Member noted how difficult it was to evaluate these two proposals because they are such strong proposal. He is looking for succinct, streamline and efficient development. Another Council Member also gave the edge to Hunter Storm because they had solid information and numbers. He would like mixed use and creativity. Another Council Member said it was challenging but the corner acquisition really gave Hunter Storm an edge because they are owner investors. All Council Members were very impressed with what Lowe Enterprises presented and they hope to continue to be partners but the real edge was the complete block and the property ownership. Many thanks were expressed to Lowe Enterprises. Mayor Aguirre said it wasn't going to be about numbers but six already spoke and she appreciated Hunter Storm's approach. By Council consensus Hunter Storm was the developer selected to negotiate the terms of a potential Disposition and Development Agreement and confirmed that the Council Ad Hoc Committee Members will remain as Council Members Foust and Seybert. MINUTE ORDER 12-099 B. City Council Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees Council made the following appoints through various votes. Recommendation: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL May 21, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7