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Council confirms EDA can extend Mathis leases through 2030 while master plan proceeds; some members urge restraint on council input before public report
Summary
Council told the Economic Development Authority it is comfortable allowing new leases or extensions through 2030 so the Mathis Shopping Center can continue operating while the EDA develops a master plan; several council members said the EDA should first present a public report of community comments before the council offers detailed direction.
After a joint meeting with the Economic Development Authority (EDA), staff asked council to confirm direction to continue the Mathis Shopping Center operations while producing a redevelopment master plan.
Mr. Burke said staff and the EDA are comfortable with new leases or lease extensions through 2030 so operations can continue while the EDA produces a plan and further public outreach. He said that approach gives the EDA clear direction to proceed with operations in parallel with a redevelopment plan.
Several council members stressed process…
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