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B
You
mayor
councilmembers
tonight
we've
been
working
about
the
last
year
and
a
half
since
they've,
been
here
on
downtown
redevelopment
and
Downtown
moment
projects,
and
tonight
we
have
a
memorandum
of
understanding
agreement
with
a
developer
with
one
of
the
ones
we've
been
working
with
to
redevelop
a
downtown
site
in
Watertown
that
would
provide
downtown
apartments
and
some
mixed-use
development,
as
well
as
some
added
additional
public
parking
spaces
for
downtown.
So
right
now,
I'll
open
up
the
questions
and
also
the
developer
is
here.
B
A
C
Jesse
Craig
Craig
development
out
of
Fargo
North
Dakota,
we've
kind
of
run
through
quite
a
different
few
scenarios.
We
had
a
different
site
that
we
initially
started
with
ended
up
with
this
sites.
A
little
tighter
than
person
would
normally
have
it's
kind
of
limited
to
the
number
of
parking
levels
that
we
could
put
on
there.
C
So
what
we
ended
up
with
was
48,
lower
level
parking
spaces,
that'll
be
a
heated
parking
garage
below
grade,
will
have
28
surface
parking
stalls,
I'll,
be
open
to
the
public
and
then
on
facing
Broadway,
we'll
have
about
seventy
eight
hundred
square
feet
of
commercial
space
and
that'll,
be
on
top
of
that'll,
be
another
three
levels
of
apartments.
13
units
per
floor
and
it'll
be
36
one
bedrooms
and
three
two
bedrooms.
D
E
G
F
A
C
And
it's
really
interesting
and
in
coming
to
Watertown,
is
that
you
know
typically
and
please
understand,
I'm,
not
comparing
Watertown
to
Fargo
in
any
way
shape
or
form
I'm
here,
just
on
the
merits
that
Watertown
has
to
offer.
But
up
there
you
know
we
have
downtown
mixed-use
and
with
that
comes
overlays
and
requirements.
As
far
as
the
amount
of
glass
you
have
to
have
the
amount
of
materials,
what
type
of
materials
you
use,
what
what
percentage
of
that
is
brick
even
the
type
of
rough
structure,
and
things
like
that.
C
So
of
course,
we
want
to
come
into
Watertown
and
I
want
to
honor
the
past,
but
also
look
at
some
features
that
would
kind
of
look
at
more
of
the
industrial
feel
and
kind
of
where
Watertown
sees
itself
in
the
next
15
20
30
50
years
and
I'm
gonna
ask
for
input
from
City,
Commission
and
city
staff,
and
things
like
that
to
help
us
kind
of
guide
us
that
way.
Because,
right
now
you
look
up
and
down
one
block
or
the
other
and
there's
quite
a
few
different
fronts.
Quite
a
few
different
bricks.
C
C
Any
of
that,
but
I
would
see
that
probably
some
policy
will
probably
be
written
with
that,
so
that
there
are
those
carbons,
because
I
don't
want
to
put
this
project
in
down
there
and
then
across
the
road
peaked,
roof
vinyl
sighted
property
gets
built.
You
know,
so
we
want
to
have
that
consistency
going
forward.
So
we.
C
Look
absolutely
there's
a
lot
of
I
mean
the
one
of
the
things
Fargo
had
is
they
had
the
fires
and
you
know
late
1800s.
So
a
lot
of
that
was
gone,
and
so
you
know
we've
been
piecemealing
it
together.
We're
here
you've
got
a
ton
of
history
and
character
and
architecture.
So
it's
nice
to
see
that
thank.
C
A
You
draw
a
box
around
where
it
is.
This
is
on
Broadway
and
it's
north
of
camp
in
the
it
will
occupy
the
space
where
the
bar
burned
down
recently,
and
also
the
space
where
burritos
on
Broadway
now
exists
and
that
burritos
building
will
be
taken
down
and
the
hole
in
the
ground
where
we
have.
The
burned-out
building
will
be
cleaned
up
and
repurposed.
I
B
C
I've
done
six
of
them
and
in
Fargo
and
they've
worked
out
very,
very
well.
I
mean
dealing
a
little
different
incentives
up
there
and
things
like
that,
but
also
a
lot
higher
land
cost
so
again,
I'm
kind
of
creating
that
downtown
market
that
young
professional
high-end
apartment
but
I.
You
know
in
looking
at
the
the
makeup
of
the
citizens
and
things
like
that.
There's
definitely
a
need
for
it.
I
believe
so.
They've
worked
out
very,
very
well.
C
C
We're
also,
hopefully
gonna
be
able
to
deal
a
little
bit
with
the
alley,
I'd
like
to
see
that
as
more
of
a
pedestrian
walkway
than
an
actual
vehicle
alleyway
from
Broadway
back
to
probably
the
end
of
the
block
or
the
half
block.
So
that's
something
we're
kind
of
playing
with
a
little
bit
we'll
talk
to
the
city
staff
a
little
bit
about
that.
But
but
overall
you
have
very
successful.
I!
Wouldn't
be
down
here
doing
it
if
it
didn't
plan
on
it
being
very
successful,
great.
G
G
C
Have
probably
about
a
little
short
of
eight
thousand
square
feet,
we
could
have
anywhere
from
seven
to
nine
bays
in
there
so
depending
on
square
footages,
and
things
like
that.
Of
course,
I
don't
want
to
take
I,
don't
want
to
bring
anything.
That's
going
to
detract
from
the
businesses
already
in
downtown
I
want
to
bring
in
stuff
that's
going
to
complement
that
so
I
don't
want
to
bring
in
a
coffee
shop.
That's
gonna
affect
gather
because
they
have
the
most
amazing
chai,
latte
and
scones
that
I've
had
every
time.
I
come
down
here.
C
You
know
things
so
like
we've
talked
about
is
like
smiling
moose
deli
out
of
Fargo
North
Dakota
I
know
the
owner
of
that
franchise.
They
got
breakfast
more
healthy
options.
We've
talked
about
a
sandwich
or
sub
shop,
but
again
we
got
Dagwood's.
That's
in
proximity,
so
I
want
to
make
sure
you
don't
impede
on
that.
I
want
services
that
will
benefit
walkability
in
downtown
Watertown
and
also
my
tennis
will
frequent
so
a
smoothie
shop
ice
cream
shop.
You
know
nutritional
shake
shop,
things
like
that
something
I
would
see.
What's
that
we.
C
Thing
with
the
pharmacy
is
the
drive
through
a
component
and
I'll
be
honest
with
that.
I'm
not
North
Dakota
really
prohibits
independent
pharmacies,
so
I
don't
have
a
lot
of
knowledge
in
that,
but
I
know
some
really
good
commercial
Realtors
in
town
that
could
so
that'll
help
a
lot
with
that,
but
I
definitely
don't
want
one
tenant
to
take
up
the
whole
space.
That's
not
a
of
interest
to
me
or
anything
like
that's
great.
C
Love
to
break
ground
like
I'd
love
to
have
an
excavator
sitting
there
so
that
July
19th
we
can
start
excavating
and
and
doing
site
work
on
it.
Then
it
would
12-month
building
process.
So
I'd
like
to
get
this
thing
in
early
July
of
20,
so
I
can
start
having
rentals
already
people
starting
to
move
in
right
away
the
biggest
thing
with
property
management.
I
don't
want
to
have
this
thing
in
october/november
and
then
try
to
fill
it
over
the
winter.
It's
just
it's
really
tough.
To
do
that,
and
we
want
a
successful
project.
C
Four
stick
building
four
stick
framing
to
get
it
done
in
a
timetable,
but
we'd
use
the
initial
framing
crew
out
of
Watertown
and
then
we're
not
sure
the
two
general
contours
I've
talked
to
they're,
not
sure
that
they
have
a
concrete
person
that
can
there's
knowledgeable
enough
about
the
footings
that
need
to
be
put
in
to
take
the
weight
of
that
size
of
a
building
with
the
parking
ramps
and
them
in
the
precast
concrete
plank
that
needs
to
be
constructed.
So
that's
the
only
thing
that
they
talked
about.
C
L
So
the
biggest
thing
in
the
MOU
that
we're
proving
tonight
is
that
the
city
will
be
contributing
1.8
million
dollars
towards
this
project,
and
then
we've
also
determined
that
this
will
be
another
project
that
we
a
TIF
for
as
far
as
the
1.8,
the
city
does
have
certain
means
to
pay.
For
that.
We
can
look
into
options
of
bonding.
We
can
look
into
options
of
loaning.
We
do
have
cash
reserves,
so
all
those
are
the
options
that
the
City
Council
will
then
determine
which
way
to
go.
L
L
I
J
C
B
B
Signs
this
morning,
because
just
north
of
there
is
a
city-owned
parking
lot
to
that,
I,
don't
know
if
the
public
knows
that's
all
city
parking,
so
just
more
signage
off
of
first
and
Broadway.
Directing
people,
though
to
public
parking
would
be
helpful.
So
that's
part
of
that
overall
downtown
plan
or
working
on.
M
Jerry
Nelson,
Haugen,
Nelson,
really
I
think
we
all
understand
just
how
important
the
revitalization
of
downtown
water
tone
is,
as
we
continue
to
travel
down
the
road
of
economic
development
for
Watertown
in
terms
of
industry
and
workforce
housing
and
through
our
firm
with
enticing
people
to
as
we're
sworn
in
properties
to
come
to
Watertown.
The
question
of
downtown
always
arises
and
that's
been
determined
in
in
h2o.
M
20
has
set
this
out
as
a
precedent
as
well,
so
I
think
the
the
project
is
just
what
we've
been
waiting
for.
It's
it
will
set
off
other
things
you
know
for
downtown.
It
will
help
with
economic
development
and
Mike.
Lucan
was
supposed
to
be
here
tonight.
He
couldn't,
but
he
and
I
are
both
sitting
members
of
the
South
Corridor
ad
fund,
and
we
want
you
both
to
know
that
from
both
of
us
that
we
are
very
much
in
favor
of
this
project
for
for
economic
development
from
a
personal
standpoint,
I
think
it's
just
awesome.
A
B
E
Councilman
Roby
I
just
have
to
jump
on
the
bandwagon
here.
There's
a
tremendous
amount
of
momentum.
That's
it's
starting
to
coalesce
downtown
we've
got.
We've
got
some
businesses
moving
downtown.
We've
had
some
businesses
that
are
started
in
the
last
few
years.
Some
entertainment
type
things
that
Goss
cap
look
pain
is
just
getting
wrapped
up.
This
is
that
other
element
that
we
really
need
here
now
we've
got
all
these
things
going
on
at
one
time
and
I
just
think
it
boats
very
very
well
for
our
future.
A
Thank
you,
I
I
couldn't
agree
more.
Our
downtown
really
has
great
bones,
and
we've
got
very
unique.
Like
Jesse
said,
our
downtown
is
very
special
and
it
isn't
just
one
Street
to
cross
streets
and
and
we've
got
everything.
You'd
want
entertainment,
housing,
businesses,
it's
all
there,
so
this
is
great
comes
from
all.
D
But
downtown
it's
usually
it's
a
long
term
commitment
with
this.
This
really
proves,
and
hopefully
what
the
community
sees.
It
says
it's
a
big
big
jump
start
for
our
downtown.
We,
the
development
company,
has
made
a
commitment.
We
made
commitment,
as
as
a
city
in
the
downtown
owners,
have
made
a
commitment
that
they
want
to
see
this
revitalized
there's
been
some
huge
steps
down
there.
D
It
seems
like
a
big
dollar
amount,
but
in
the
grand
scheme
of
it
over
20
year
time
frame,
it's
really
minimal
to
what
we
could
possibly
see
as
turning
it
over
and
in
committing
to
our
areas.
You
know:
we've
seen
some
of
the
large
strip
malls
and
some
of
the
malls
and
some
of
that
stuff
is
it's
not
going
to
that
anymore.
D
You
go
through
some
of
these
historic,
older
communities
that
have
really
done
a
lot
to
their
downtown's
and
and
redid
lighting
and
storefronts
and
stuff,
like
that,
we
have
immense
a
opportunity
to
really
get
this
started
and
show
the
commitment
to
not
only
our
members,
but
the
our
area
of
the
state
that
we
are
willing
to
put
the
money
out
and
willing
to
entice
people
to
come
here
now
not
to
mention
also
adds
more
apartments
and
more
items
where
people
can
be
downtown.
They
can
spend
their
time
down
there.
D
Hopefully,
our
downtown
businesses
see
that
as
a
starting
point
as
well
that
hate
which
they
open
a
little
bit
later.
Beth
was
talking
about
Thursday
a
live.
How
many
more
people
were
down
there
than
what
we've
seen
in
the
past
I
mean
there's
some
momentum
that
goes
with
that
too.
So
it's
really
needs
to
look
at
this
as
not
just
a
development
for
one
area.
It's
trying
to
get
our
whole
downtown
to
turn
inside
that
this
is
gonna,
be
the
place
that
we
go
too
similar
to
what
it
was.
Probably
50s
and
60s
was
always.
D
N
Character,
Kyle
l'olam
also
with
Hagen
Nelson
Realty.
You
know
we
we
talked
about
the
you
know
the
uptown
revived
downtown
revitalization.
This
is
a
huge
opportunity
for
our
community
to
to
check
another
one
of
the
boxes
that
has
been
identified
by
the
residents
and
respondents
to
h2o
20.
You
talk
about
goods
and
services
in
the
downtown
area
and
the
fact
that
you've
got
walkability
to
almost
everything
that
you
would
possibly
need
within
a
six
eight
block
radius
to
have
an
investment
investor
like
this.
N
Come
down
from
that
has
got
a
proven
track
record
of
success
and
and
put
forth
that
kind
of
investment
into
our
community
to
continue
to
check
that
box.
You
add
the
parking
component,
which
has
been
a
struggle
for
the
downtown
area
for
a
number
of
years.
You
know
that
revitalization
piece
that
we've
talked
about
the
fact
that
the
development
company
has
filled
I,
think
almost
every
vacant
building
or
is
in
the
process
of
working
through
and
filling
every
vacant
building.
N
This
is
one
of
those
opportunities
where,
if
you
build
it,
they
will
come
kind
of
deal
and
the
fact
that
we
can
that
we
can
find
housing
in
the
Uptown
area
that
not
only
for
for
students
are,
but
for
young
professionals.
These
are
the
types
of
things
that
help
communities
grow
and
prosper,
and
the
the
ripple
effect
by
by
the
by
the
council's
decision
tonight
to
embrace
this
opportunity
will
be
felt
for
10
to
20
years
down
the
and
so
I
would
encourage
you
strongly.
N
A
F
Just
want
to
make
a
comment
and
I'm
sure
a
lot
of
you
are
aware
of
this,
but
downtown's
in
these
concentrated
areas
generate
more
sales
and
income
tax
dollars
per
square
foot
than
any
other
area
of
our
city.
So
you
know
it's
great.
Our
investment
in
there
is
gonna
increase
any
of
the
dollars
coming
in
thanks.
M
For
pointing
that
out,
all
right,
joy,
Nelson
again,
I
just
have
one
more
comment:
Adam,
you
alluded
to
the
commitment
from
the
city
and
it
is
a
substantial
dollar
amount,
but
the
part
that
we
really
need
to
be
looking
at
is
the
offshoot
from
that
I
think
the
payback
on
that
is
really
a
relatively
small
period
of
time
in
terms
of
other
revenue
for
the
city
and
and
what
it
will
track
for
us.
So
the
short
term
I
believe.
D
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B
O
Wanted
to
point
out:
Mike
Lawrence
I
own
Harry's
me
and
my
wife
on
Harry's
I,
better
stipulate
that
are
there
to
get
in
trouble
when
I
go
home.
But
I
wanted
to
put
out
the
fact
that
some
of
the
people
that
are
our
regulars
in
our
bar
actually
do
live
downtown
and
they
could
they
come
there
daily
and
we
they
become
family
yeah.
K
O
And
and
I
mean
the
high-rise
is
right
next
to
us,
and
they
come
there
with
their
families
when
they
come
on
the
weekends
and
they
patronize
our
businesses
and
having
that
base
downtown
is
is
almost
it's.
It's
almost
like
a
guarantee
money,
I
mean
I,
know
those
people
are
going
to
be
there.
The
people
who
come
out
from
out
of
town
or
drive
across
town.
O
You
know,
that's
that
we
appreciate
them
too,
but
there's
people
that
are
there
almost
every
day
that
just
walked
down
for
one
beer
a
day
and
that
extra
$3
pays
part
of
a
wage
of
one
person.
For
me
every
single
day
and
I
think
that
having
that
base
down
there
where,
where,
if
we
can
add
as
many
people
as
this
project,
will
bring
in
that's
one
more
person
sitting
in
that
bar,
so
that's
one
more
person,
that's
helping
me
pay
for
my
staff
and
and
and
improving
my
business
as
I
as
I
grow.
O
O
They
fix
up
their
units
and
and
I
hope
to
do
the
same,
but
that
we're
bringing
some
great
people
downtown
that
spend
money
there
and
it's
really
nice
to
see
I
mean
she
has
people
that
stay
from
the
hospital
that
come
in
and
out
of
town
and
and
we
get
to
know
those
people
and
it's
just
really
nice
to
have
that
base
down
there.
They
come
down
there
a
couple
times
a
week
and
and
patronize
our
business
and
really
help
us
make
our
business
go.
So
thank
you
very.
P
That's
okay,
I'll,
keep
it
very
brief,
so
I'm
Missy
sinner
I'm,
the
executive
director
of
the
gaas
I'm,
coming
at
this
from
a
couple
different
perspectives.
First
of
all,
for
the
Gus,
only
good
things
are
gonna
happen
from
bringing
down
all
of
these
residential
people
and
they're
they're
going
to
be
patronizing
all
of
the
businesses.
We
know
that,
second
of
all,
I'm
a
business
owner
or
was
in
downtown
for
15
years
and
I,
know
that
you
know
having
all
of
that.
Traffic
is
only
going
to
help
the
other
business
owners
of
course.
P
Thirdly,
I'm
coming
as
a
building
owner
I
have
five
apartments
downtown.
As
Mike
had
mentioned.
We
have
mostly
medical
professionals
that
stay
with
us
summer.
You
know,
I
have
a
traveling
anesthesiologist
I've
had
traveling
nurses,
you
know
really
upstanding
members
of
the
community,
I
would
say
for
the
most
part,
and
so
I'm
not
against
this
at
all.
It
would,
you
know,
be
competition.
Kind
of
to
me
and
I
just
want
to
be
clear.