development. Using marketing buzzwords like "psychographics," "leakage" and "segmentation," Buxton Vice President Lisa Hill, after a lengthy presentation filled with analytical data, concluded that the city could do better in three retail areas: clothing and clothing accessories, general merchandise, and restaurants and bars. Buxton is also offering the city unlimited access to its data research team, as well as a seat at its booth at marketing conventions where, Hill said, there was an opportunity to speak to 30-40 retailers over one given weekend. (Responding to a group email, Mayor Bernie Talmas later said he thought the city paid $50,000 for the consultant, though neither Leahy nor assistant Alexandra Sheeks immediately responded to the query for confirmation.) News and notes: The city introduced David Kuhl as its new development services director. Kuhl previously worked in Arlington. It was also announced that G & G Dogs, home of the $5 frankfurter, would operate concessions at Wilmot Park this summer. Mayor Talmas mentioned that Value Village would be moving into the old QFC building. In her council member report, Susan Boundy-Sanders said she heard the Woodinville Village property had sold and asked the name of the buyer. Said the city attorney: "What we know is that Union Bank has assigned its note -- which means somebody paid a price -- and there's an LLC ... it's part of a capital equity group that appears to be headed by the son of the Value Village stores. What their intentions are at this point ...