He noted the only developer incentives offered included mitigation credit for developer built trails. Responding to questions, Mr. Trimm indicated Mill Creek s only project within the CFP for the town center is the community center. He indicated the City might establish a metropolitan park district and sell bonds to finance the center. He indicated it is important to plan the right location of a public plaza. Placing a public plaza in front of office buildings is usually not successful.
Retail needs to support a public plaza.
Mr. Trimm shared that the City of Mill Creek is approximately 3.8 square miles and has a population of 12,000. Chair Stone thanked Mr. Trimm for taking time to share Mill Creek s town center planning success with the Tumwater Planning Commission and the Council.