Beverly Cosby noted how its not just the grocery store closing – it includes a pharmacy, Veridian Credit Union and the Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh gas station.
Councilmembers approved multiple items in relation to a future retail center that would hold four businesses at the former Long John Silvers and A&W restaurants.
The possibility of a new retail center near Crossroads Mall will be debated later by the Waterloo City Council after it postponed sale of right-of-way related to the property.