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Community Redevelopment Agency January 10, 2013 Page 6 of 7 the development of a grocery store on the property, and the second involved a mixed -use proposal incorporating restaurants and apartments. He stated the City Commission favored the second set of developers, and will meet them publicly at a City Commission workshop. Mr. Newton explained that he will recommend this development team to the City Commission and ask to move forward with a development agreement. City Center development proposals Mr. Randy Newton, City Manager, explained that since the properties that may be involved are City and CRA owned parcels, the development agreement will ultimately need to be agreed to by the City, CRA, and developers. He additionally explained that the notice of intent to dispose of property was advertised to comply with state requirements. Mr. Newton stated that a consulting firm, ACi, will be used to engage the CRA with the process. He also thanked Mr. Daigle for his years of service on the board. Ms. Sandra Smith, Interim Community Development Director, distributed a calendar for CRA meetings for the 2013 year. She also requested that the board conduct a meeting the first week of February. Ms. Smith felt conversations should be conducted regarding the extension of the CRA as well as a discussion on a project on Oxford Road that the Public Works' staff would like to bring to the board's attention. She also stated that the board would bring in new members at this meeting. Mr. Daigle asked the board if they knew of anyone who would like to serve on the CRA and to encourage them to apply. He asked the board if they could convene in February. A meeting was scheduled for February 7, 2013, Sixth Item of Business; Public Comment Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry stated that he thought the history of the CRA most closely reflected a land acquisition agency. He additionally suggested that the CRA allow drive -in windows and gasoline stations in the Community Redevelopment District. He stated that this would make possible an increase in local business. He also stated that it would be worthwhile for City staff to spend time studying the "at -grade intersection" alternative to the flyover project.