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Vice President Kepple applauded the Planning Department for recording and livestreaming all these meetings. Council and the Planning Department discussed the current plans for the Curtis Block. In response to feedback from ABR, CASTO has reduced the size of the addition atop the Curtis Block, seeking a lower elevation. Director Leininger expressed confidence that the certificate of appropriateness will be issued if the developer is able to successfully execute on this plan. In response to additional questions on the timeline of the project, Director Leininger stated that he expects the development agreement to be in front of Council before springtime, with enough time for three readings and committee hearings. Concurrently, the development plan will be advanced through the boards and commissions. Director Leininger broadly described the content that will be included in the development agreement. He encouraged councilmembers to raise any ideas or concerns now. Director Leininger explained that there will be no further work on the site at this point until construction begins. He explained that CASTO and the City now agree that the site need not be brought up to grade. The estimated $1 million expense will remain in the Hospital Fund. A traffic study on the site is underway and will be presented shortly. Council and the Planning Department discussed the project's public space. Director Leininger explained that Planning Commission and ABR have made high-level decisions on the use of space including location, scale, size, and amenities. They have not yet made final decisions on textures, materials, and colors. Council and Director Leininger had further discussion on the process by which Council may provide feedback on the project. Director Leininger stated that CASTO makes choices and investments based on the feedback from ABR and Planning Commission and must do so to keep the project moving forward. Councilmember Bullock suggested that Council may want to consider investing its portion of ARPA funds in the project, where needed. Vice President Kepple suggested that councilmembers revisit the Council priority document on the project and requested that Director Leininger provide Council with the most up to date iteration of the project. RESOLUTION 2022-59 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing to the Public Art Advisory Board for the remainder of an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2024. (Referred to COW 12105122) Councilmember Marx spoke in favor of the application of Jason Frederick to the Public Art Advisory Board and discussed his qualifications for the role. 2