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working with noting a roof structure would be installed. She stated she looked forward to working with the City and County to assist with making this dream a reality. Commissioner Weber thanked Ms. Veenstra for her presentation and for showing how Ryan Companies was working to meet the JDA’s sustainability design guidelines. Chair Wicklund asked for further comments or questions from the JDA. Commissioner McGuire thanked Ryan Companies for finding a good tenant for this site. She asked if the proposed sustainability efforts would be new for this tenant. Mr. Wolf reported this would be very new to the proposed tenant. He indicated it was his goal to reach these standards, but commented on how difficult it would be to meet all eight requirements. Commissioner McGuire stated she wanted to see the development on Outlot A being a good example for the remainder of the Rice Creek Commons development. She thanked Ryan Companies for the information that was presented to the JDA. Mr. Wolf thanked both City and County staff for being great to work with. Commissioner Weber thanked Ryan Companies for all of their efforts to bring a corporate headquarters to this site. He appreciated how this development would show that Rice Creek Commons was open for business. He supported this project adhering to the sustainability design guidelines as closely as possible. He commented on how this project would be a feather in the cap of the future tenant, especially as this business grows. Commissioner Jebens-Singh thanked Ryan Companies for meeting the JDA’s short meeting deadline. She appreciated how Ryan Companies was working to meet the sustainability design guidelines. She questioned what would prohibit a project from hitting the guidelines, asking if this would be cost, technical feasibility, availability of materials or the expedited timeline. She inquired if a project goal was set for the number of jobs on Outlot A. Ms. Mitchell stated a number had not been targeted, but stated a corporate campus was anticipated for this site. She discussed how the office market had changed over the past five years and noted the focus now has been on high quality jobs. Commissioner Monson requested further comment on the division of meeting these goals for Ryan Companies versus the tenant. Mr. Wolf explained Ryan Companies was the developer and the third party contractor for the site and shell of the building. He noted the tenant has hired their own contractor for the inside of the building. Ms. Veenstra commented her intention was that there would be a joint effort to meet the sustainability design guidelines. Commissioner Monson inquired how much time was a factor in not being able to meet the goals. Mr. Wolf reported time was very critical for this deal. He stated he was working on executing a lease with the tenant that should be finalized in the next few weeks. He explained breaking ground on April 1 was critical for them.