Remarks by Emily Lockhart
163 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 7
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“Yeah, I can take the first swing at it. So I think I've been super clear how much I don't love development agreements and have often voted against them. But what I've learned in my seven-plus months on the council is there are different types of development agreements, that there's a lot more nuance there than just a blanket statement of no. When I was on the planning commission and this came through, the Planning Commission role went for the eight lots because that's the role of that's how I saw my role as the Planning Commissioner at the time and this the development agreement in this case…”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“It does. Mayor, I have a question for the Hardmans, if that's okay.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Either one. We've recently been presented with some transportation options with... bringing a road to the north side of Camp Williams or onto 4200 West. And to give context, I live in Holbrook Farms. So I'm there every day. I just wanted to know, does those transportation options that have been on the table, do they change or impact your desire to move these units at all? Have you been made aware of that? Does this have impact on what you're asking today?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. Yeah, I just want to make sure that all, it's so important to me that you guys know about what's recently been presented and that you're actively engaged in the discussions.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“How has the industrial the property when you said great to walk the property? I actually called councilmember Harrison while I was walking the trail next to the canal I Do have some questions though. So speaking on that I if from what i understand along the canal you're going to put some um how your proposal is to put some housing there drive under product it looks i'm really concerned from like a safety perspective i hear that you said it's cost prohibitive to cover the canal uh excuse me but are there safety measures we can take to make sure that kids aren't falling into that canal it seems…”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Or where I was at on the trail, I could have fallen into it.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“If you don't get the transfers of ERUs, this parcel is entitled to commercial or residential. How many residential units could you build on this parcel with the ERUs you have today?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“But it would compromise the hotel because you need those ERUs for the hotel.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“But you have rights to the residential there?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Excuse me, the east parcel is what I'm speaking of?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“So homes could go there either way? Yeah. When we spoke yesterday, I felt like I was respectfully firm on my... how unsatisfied I was with the parking situation created by the development. If you've had conversations since ours, can you enlighten me on some of the solutions that you may have developed since then?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“And I just want to hear you say it one more time. The stairs from the garage into the home will be sized appropriately so two cars can fit into these garages.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“I don't know if I can stomach the full transfer, but that area, in conversations I've had with the HOA president and along with others involved, that area is in desperate need of parking solutions. And so I'm listening. I'm listening for how this could be an opportunity to begin with the end in mind. and solve multiple areas problems. And I think it's great that you've been involved in those problems to be a part of the solution for them as well. But I'm not fully sold on the 130 that we had talked about. To make that possible, what is the minimum amount that you would need?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay, that would be the intent, to become one community? Uh-huh. Okay. Thank you for your thoughts.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yeah, and I think we have a track record of doing the ones and twos and creating a lot of confusion for an applicant. So maybe we should do a pre-counsel or work session so that they don't go through six months of that.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“May I second that? The judge has stood to get your attention, I think.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
- Play at 2:49:34
“Mr. Mayor, I've been in every meeting. I've never missed a vote. Did I miss a vote where we asked staff to study the Justice Court?”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“I know that I asked questions when we talked about the downtown area plan about why we have a justice court so that if we were to build a multimillion dollar building, I could go to the residents and explain why. And I think I clarified multiple times in that meeting that I was in no way, shape, or form advocating to stop the justice court. So I guess I'm confused how it's been translated to the staff and to our judge that any member of this council has advocated for that because I'm unaware of that ask of staff.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“But I want to be very clear that I did not ask that question in that context and in that way.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
- Play at 2:51:07
“I did ask some questions about the building, which is where I think the confusion is coming. So that's why I'd like to clarify.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
- Play at 2:58:17
“Motion to adjourn. Second. Now you all want to second my motion.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
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“May I? So is this an opt-in, resident by resident, or is everyone automatically opted in?”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“I guess just from a business perspective, why did they pick us? Is it geography?”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“And this would have to come to a regular session to be voted on. Will you please let them know that if they're not present at that to answer our questions? I would be voting no just by the fact that they're not here.”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026
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“So I would be remiss if I did not mention that I Kind of want to pivot a little bit on a different topic. So if there's more to talk about I”
City Council · Aug 10, 2026