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Minutes · Aug 2, 2023

August 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

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PRESENTATION Ms. Allison Mathern was recalled during the meeting. She stated that the store is targeted for 150 total employees which would be full time, part time and store leaders and that would be anywhere from 25 to 50 on any shift. This information might change based on store and customer demand, but that is what they are currently targeting for this location. Regarding security the store will have a dedicated team of asset protection personnel including an asset protection lead. Target also provides training to the store teams overall and for handling various emergency situations. They will have universal uniformed security personnel who monitor the entrances and exits throughout the store and they will conduct foot patrols in the parking lot on occasion. The security cameras operate 24/7 and footage is available to be reviewed both in store and at our headquarters location. Generally, they have one merchandise delivery truck per day and one grocery delivery truck per day. Those deliveries occur starting at 4:00 AM and can run through to midnight. During holiday season we could expect to be about four trucks per day, two merchandise and two grocery delivery. They also have vendor trucks which are the smaller box. They got approximately 8 per day, those are on site anywhere between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM and again deliveries could double during peak periods. Target is a smart way transport partner and they have a no idling policy, so engines are required to be turned off after 5 minutes at their loading docks. Target does not take any deliveries at the front of the store, all the vehicles circulate around to the rear of the building for deliveries, so there should not be any issues with pedestrians and delivery trucks. To clarify they expect that there will be four truck deliveries of presorted packages per day and then the delivery drivers would pick up the packages during their scheduled 30- minute period, which is either between 7:30 and 8:30 AM or 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, so there's two distinct periods during which those smaller vehicles will come and pick up those presorted packages to take out for delivery. BOARD QUESTIONS Council president Williams asked if the West Orange community has any type of hiring opportunities as a preferred community. Ms. Mathern will check that with her team to find out the process. Mr. Alper asked how many times a day

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ked if the West Orange community has any type of hiring opportunities as a preferred community. Ms. Mathern will check that with her team to find out the process. Mr. Alper asked how many times a day does local police are generally required to come to the store for things such as shoplifting. Ms. Mathern said that her team is declining to provide that information. Mr. Jensen asked if the parking arrangements will change during holiday season, since the store might need more staff. Ms. Mathern said that there is not employees dedicated parking, but there will only have 25 to 50 employees at all times. PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS Mr. Rohmeyer asked if Target will use any of the restricted parking spaces. Ms. Mathern said that there are 24 dedicated parking spaces for customers who order online and want their deliveries brought out to their vehicle. There is a center walkway between those parking spaces and then there are some straight aisles between the individual parking

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