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EDC Minutes April 21, 2010 Page 2 of 4 B. TCAAP Update and Proposed Zoning Regulations (continued) Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained the Council did consider the EDCs comment about commercial square footage and that a 100,000 square foot anchor would remain within the redevelopment language. Council Liaison Harpstead indicated some of the larger commercial retail spaces have created smaller footprint buildings and this would be allowed within the TCAAP redevelopment. Mr. Davidson stated these established square footages would set the tone for the commercial development on this site. He indicated the exclusion of larger square footage retail could hurt the development. Mr. Davidson asked if the Council had thought about allowing a retail mall. Council Liaison Harpstead noted the Council has not considered a retail mall development. Mr. Davidson indicated he would like to see the City remain flexible with the developer taking on the redevelopment of the site. Mr. Huninghake felt a large corporate campus would be ideal for the TCAAP site. Mr. Erickson stated he would rather see large corporate campuses on the site than trucking/ warehouse positions. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the Council was very interested in a corporate campus on the site. Council Liaison Harpstead indicated the City would have to guide and accommodate the planning to assure that there is a proper mix of uses on the TCAAP site. He explained a Vikings Stadium has been discussed and the Council would be willing to consider this, but would have to be incorporated into the rest of the redevelopment. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated a purpose statement would have to be written into the code to allow for a larger regional important venue that could be accommodated on the property. Mr. Davidson felt the Vikings Stadium would be a great fit for the site, along with retail and housing. He suggested staff speak with representatives from the Vikings about this partnership. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the City has not been approached to date, but conversations are taking place.