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23 <br /> many other factors to consider with this project in determining sustainable development. She <br /> said this project has waited 20 years, and it is important to do it right. <br /> Councilmember Bell said she supports this process, and appreciates caution, but said it <br /> is time to do something now. She said a desire for perfection should not get in the way of work <br /> actually being done, and there has been no affordable housing built that has gone unfilled. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said it has been 27 years since this tract was released from <br /> being a landfill, and he would like to see everyone commit to the flowchart. <br /> Commissioner Greene said they own the land, and that is the most valuable thing to a <br /> developer. She said it may not be an ideal location, but it is a good location and they need to <br /> do something. <br /> Chair Rich agreed with Councilmember Bell. She said they own the land, there is a lot <br /> of data showing what can be built, and it is time to move on this. She said she would like a <br /> commitment from everyone tonight to move on to the next steps. She said it is not fair to make <br /> the staff keep redoing the data. She referred to Commissioner Dorosin's comments from the <br /> BOCC retreat that this project is something that all involved could be very proud of, and if this <br /> can happen, there is no limit what can be accomplished. She said she will reach out to the <br /> Mayors to follow up. <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. <br /> Penny Rich, Chair <br /> Donna Baker <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />