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CASSIiLBI;RRY CITY CObIMISSION Minutes of June 29, 2010 -Workshop Page 2 of 2 Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding the type of development desired within the current economic constraints and potential public investment in the development of the city center. Commissioner Solomon stated she still would like to see the creation of a destination, with restaurants, theater, and entertainment. Commissioner Miller stated he believes density and the residential component is needed in the development as long as they are vested in the community, and was receptive to a piecemeal concept as long it fits an overall strategy for the development of the propelrty. Commissioner Hufford stated she felt walkability was a key component of the development as well as providing a gathering place for the community, and the water could be utilized to create a destination. Commissioner Hufford further stated she wanted to make sure that there was ownership and creating something where people were vested in the community. Commissioner Doerner stated she was agreeable to a segmented project, but felt that due to the size of the property that it could be accomplished in the near future, but felt that any major financial issues should have more citizen input and possibly a referendum. Commissioner Doerner finther stated that she felt the City needed to be poised and ready to make things happen when the economy ttuns around and should behave as anticipating that it will turn around in a year or two. Conunission consensus was that financial issues could not be discussed until after seeing the development pI•oposals. A J LT N ENT' Mayor Glancy adjourned the workshop at 7:46 p.m. The next workshop was scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Station Multi-Purpose Room. DATE MINUTES APPROVED BY CITY COMMISSION: ,,-~~ ~~ ATTEST: // / ~ ! P Donna G. Gardner, CMC Cite Clerk