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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7B - Downtown Diner - Lyaman McPherson MEETING DATE: AGENDA # PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: NOVEMBER 17, 2008 78 PAUL SNOOK, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED DOWNTOWN DINER Lyaman McPherson has done a great deal of research regarding opening a railroad car style diner in downtown Prior Lake. He has prepared a PowerPoint presentation which explains his proposal in detail. While considering the concept being presented by Lyaman McPherson, the Council may want to consider the following issues and questions about the proposal: . The diner is a unique, non-traditional building I structure that is not addressed in the City's Downtown Design Guidelines. How does the structure fit the guidelines? What additional criteria, if any, should be used to assure appropriate restoration and design of the diner? . What locations in the downtown are desirable and suitable? . Once placed on-site, what is the timeframe for completion of restoration and improvements? . Who will operate the diner? . What is the (general) plan for operating the diner (targeted opening date; hours of operation; type of food; etc.) No formal action is required at this time. The City Council should provide the developer with any comments, direction or concerns about this concept plan. The City Council's comments are not binding and the developer should not rely on any statements made by individual Councilmembers. However, in the absence of direction, the Council can expect that the developer will proceed in general accordance with what they have proposed. Any future plans must be processed with the appropriate hearings and public participation. I ~- ~ I :mager J www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245