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22 commercial, office, and residential. She said it is time to start thinking about and planning potential involvement in the project for the county. Commissioner McKee asked about the type of economic development in this area. Chair Rich clarified that it will include office, retail, and residential space. She added that Chapel Hill has an unmet need for office space. Commissioner McKee asked how residential development qualifies as economic development. Chair Rich said the area included no single-family homes. 3:35 Wrap Up/Evaluation Commissioner Dorosin said it would be helpful to get feedback from the towns at the AOG meeting about the collaborative message. Commissioner Greene said she liked the retreat agenda. Commissioner Dorosin said the direct interaction was helpful. Commissioner Marcoplos agreed. Chair Rich said it was confusing with information in their agenda packet versus what the Board received today at the meeting, and maybe for future meetings this could be avoided. Commissioner Marcoplos said he liked hanging out with staff and playing pool. Commissioner Dorosin said there is not enough interaction between staff and elected officials at the retreats, and this may not be the right venue for this type of interaction. Bonnie Hammersley said this is the Board of County Commissioners retreat and staff understands this. Commissioner Marcoplos said he would like to see some intergovernmental athletic events. Commissioner McKee said zoning and the issue of the Eno EDD are topics that need to come back to the Board for further discussion, as well as the water and sewer boundary. Commissioner Price said they did not get a chance to discuss incubators and local farmers. The meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m. Penny Rich, Chair Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board