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that employees have always been provided convenient parking and expect this from the <br /> company. <br /> Councilmember Bullock expressed his hopes that the public plaza will be a high-quality <br /> experiential space equivalent to the experience that residents have at the solstice steps. Mr. <br /> Schroeder stated that he shared this expectation. <br /> In response to additional questions, Mr. Schroeder stated that he has not yet contemplated any <br /> tenants for Floor two of the new building. He also clearly stated that there was no compelling <br /> business-related reason for a hotel on the site. <br /> Mr. Schroeder remarked on his positive working relationship between himself and the <br /> developers over the past 6-8 months. He expressed confidence that this development team will <br /> bring a high-quality project to fruition. <br /> Mr. Schroeder remarked on his role as a corporate neighbor, stating that he is making an <br /> investment in the neighborhood, the same as residents are. He expressed his intention to pay <br /> close attention to the forthcoming public process and a commitment to speak up, if needed. He <br /> added that the Arthur Ave. neighbors have been happy with Roundstone as a neighbor. <br /> In response to a question, Mr. Schroeder expressed his expectation that Roundstone will control <br /> the condo association of the office building and that although it will not select the tenants or have <br /> veto power over the choice of tenants, that it will provide input. <br /> Director Leininger clarified that the 240 parking spaces dedicated to Roundstone will be shared <br /> with the public after hours and on weekends. <br /> Mr. Schroeder emphasized that his company is looking to relocate to the new space as soon as <br /> possible and hopes to be there by early 2024. He committed to working cooperatively and <br /> collaboratively so as to not create delays. <br /> Ms. Nichols estimated a 6-month timeline for the city to move through the permit and planning <br /> process. She encouraged everyone to move quickly to stay on schedule and to accommodate <br /> Roundstone's needs. <br /> Vice President Litten committed to moving swiftly while being deliberative and collaborative. <br /> He expressed his intent to publish on the next docket a list of Council's hopes and priorities for <br /> the site and asked members to put those in writing and send to him now. The Committee <br /> discussed its anticipated schedule moving forward. <br /> Discussion of the Public Plaza <br /> Mr. Turnock presented images showcasing centrally located plazas in other communities to help <br /> councilmembers envision something similarly dynamic at the site. He acknowledged that the fine <br /> details and finishes will be determined at a later date through the public process. Mr. Turnock <br /> discussed why he and the team believe that this is the right location for the plaza on the site and <br /> discussed the potential success of the plaza in this location. He emphasized that in order to move <br /> 3 <br />