EDA Meeting Date: October 28, 2024
To: Members of the Economic Development Authority
From: Nate Carlson, Economic Development Coordinator
Title
Fifth and Washington Liquor Store Mixed-Use Development Update
Body
Action Requested:
The EDA shall hear an update on the 5th and Washington mixed-use redevelopment project.
Summary Report:
The EDA will receive an update on the 5th & Washington project. Since the last EDA board meeting the project was discussed at the Council work session on September 10 and City staff hosted a well-attended, "Open Air Open House," on September 28.
The City Council delegated advisory responsibilities to the EDA through CC Resolution 2024-044 (Attachment 1). The EDA board provided an advisory recommendation via resolution (Attachment 2) related to the redevelopment as outlined in the memo in September.
At the September 10, 2024, Council work session, Economic Development staff and partners presented information regarding the status of the proposed 5th & Washington redevelopment project to the Council. That presentation is summarized here and included in Attachment 3.
Staff has been working with several consultant partners to develop conceptual scenarios for the development. The team includes TSP Architects, the firm providing guidance for a new liquor store; Bruce Jacobson, the landscape architect and community engagement consultant for the Riverfront Enhancement Action Plan; and internal stakeholders from the housing and planning groups within the Community Development Department, along with the City's financial advisor.
Team members:
Bruce Jacobson - Landscape architect and community engagement consultant
Von Peterson - Principal/Architect, TSP Architects
Greg Schoer - Architect, TSP Architects
Nick Anhut -Municipal financial advisor, Ehlers
Ben Martig - City Administrator
Jake Reilly - Community Development Director
Brian Whitt - City Liquor Store Manager
Nate Carlson - Economic Development Coordinator
Melissa Hanson - ...
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