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Director Leininger provided an update on the development agreement. The city is working with Brickler & Eckler to initiate this process. He further updated Council that the city presented a "pitch"to JobsOhio for $1.5 million for the project and that the city met with the Lakewood City School District to provide a project update. The city communicated to LCSD that it may need support from the schools by way of a TIF. President Litten acknowledged that Council's priorities for the project are being substantially considered and that the City's boards and commissions are fulfilling the expectation to adjust and add specificity to the project. He asked about the tenor of conversations between the city and CASTO and with Roundstone. Director Leininger replied that Roundstone has not expressed concern about any proposed changes to the site and that CASTO has been positive and supportive throughout the process. Councilmembers asked that the following requests be considered: • More 3-bedroom units • Public art that pays homage to the creek that ran through the site • EV chargers, bike parking and scooter storage Councilmember Baker expressed interest in the addition of new liner units as previously discussed, asked questions about the JobsOhio pitch, and offered the suggestion that the city build additional parking at its property at 1450 Belle to accommodate the needs of Cleveland Clinic. Councilmember Baker also requested that North Pointe Realty market additional commercial space to gauge the demand and interest. Director Leininger was agreeable to the suggestion once the space is more defined. Councilmember Bullock requested that an executive session be scheduled to discuss the project financials now. President Litten stated that an executive session to discuss the project financials will be held at a time to be determined. Director Leininger explained the challenge of providing the financials at the present time while the project is continually evolving. He committed to bringing this request to CASTO for after August recess. He reminded Council that there have been executive sessions on this topic. Councilmember Baker expressed that he would need to see the project financials well in advance of being asked to take a vote on the project and suggested that CASTO prepare a public presentation, with confidential financial information redacted and shared only in executive session. Councilmember Rader suggested that the financials may be able to be discussed in open session and that he would only support executive session when necessary. 4