"Although Andrews McMeel's interest in coming downtown first surfaced in January, the company..."

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Although Andrews McMeel's interest in coming downtown first surfaced in January, the company did not submit its application for incentives until June. The timing coincided with the city review and left uncertainty as to how the project would be received by the new mayor and council.

City staff decided the project met enough of the guidelines established by the new policy, including retaining jobs, enhancing downtown, strengthening the economy and providing opportunities for youth. Andrews...