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granular aspects of the project. Councilmembers briefly discussed outlining their priorities for the project and considered how a TIFF that included school district revenues would impact the proj ect. Pat Bellasch—Woodward Ave. —Mr. Bellasch spoke to the importance of preserving the Curtis Block building and city assets. He cited differences between the past and current efforts to redevelop the Lakewood hospital site. Ken Haber— 17897 Lake—Mr. Haber noted the extensive history of the City of Lakewood and its people. He expressed a desire to preserve the Curtis Block building and carve it out of the larger development proposal. He highlighted the importance of understanding how the deal would be financed. Kristine Adams — 1086 Forest Cliff—Ms. Adams encouraged city officials to lean towards preservation of the Curtis Block building and expressed optimism in regard to some altered renderings of the project. Ann Schleckman—Ms. Schleckman stated she is in favor of keeping the Curtis Block building. She expressed disappointment about an above ground parking garage design and the size of the community gathering space. She proposed installing a green space on top of the parking garage and listing more housing units for sale in the project. Linda Barbero—2249 Olive—Ms. Barbero spoke to how the Curtis Block building can improve the urban design of the Lakewood hospital site redevelopment. She described it as an important anchor and feature that gives the project scale and a sense of history. Julia Toke— 1682 Parkwood- Ms. Toke expressed excitement about the development and thanked the Mayor and others for their work on the project. Councilmember Bullock highlighted Ms. Barbero's comments and asked that the petitions left in Council Chambers be included in the record. (See attached) Rich Sicha— 1519 W. Clifton—Mr. Sicha cited potential high tenant turnover in the proposed 10,000-12,000 square foot retail space proposed at the Curtis Block building site. He provided examples of other businesses that needed more space, adding that engineering solutions were implemented to resolve space issues without gutting the interiors of buildings. Councilmember Kepple encouraged attendees interested in the financials of the plan to review previous meeting videos on Council's website. Vice President Litten noted that there is a substitute version of the resolution to correct an omission in the title. Motion by Vice President Litten, seconded by Councilmember Kepple to substitute Reso. 2022- 14 as summarized. All in favor. Motion passed. The Committee and members of the administration briefly discussed the Committee of the Whole's upcoming meeting on Thursday, April 28h. 7