Agenda 10-10-2023; 5 - Discussion on the County’s Participation in Mayors, Managers, Chair (MMC) Meetings

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3 Details per Topic Area 1. Updates on the Inman Property Key points • Chris Blue shared that the group did not get the Inman Property. It went to a higher bidder, who offered approximately $30,000 more. • It may still be possible to get access to the Greene Tract from the new owners. o It is not clear when the sale will be finalized, but staff will continue to monitor. 2. Review of Engagement Process Key Points ■ Cy Stober discussed responses to the RFP for the Community Engagement Consultant. (The MMC previously decided to split the project into two proposals—one for Community Engagement and one for Professional Services to Design a Master Plan.) o Better response this time. They received around 5 proposals; had two interviews; and have awarded a preliminary contract to Gensler. o Gensler gave an excellent presentation on how to re-engage with a group of people who feel like they have been engaged exhaustively. o VHB will be a subcontractor of Gensler as they are more "on the ground" locally. o The review group was comprised of representatives from all three jurisdictions, and the proposals were vetted through Equity and Inclusion staff. o Gensler proposed a 16-month timeline for their engagement. o The engagement team will be working with the community to identify design and development interests, specify uses, clarify maximum and minimum development parameters, and deliver these to the design consultant. ■ The group discussed which standards will apply for the new design. o Brittany Waddell suggested that the group use Chapel Hill standards, unless one of the other jurisdictions has a more restrictive standard. o Staff will develop a matrix of standards/codes to flag and bring back this information to the MMC. ■ This information will be needed by the end of the year.