If the city were to complete the current list of public improvements one at a time, it would take 10 to 20 years, but if bonded, it is estimated improvements could be completed within four to five years.

It's a phenomenon that's tied to growth . . . Palm Bay, with 97,000 people, is the most populated city in Brevard, so we're a popular area for these facilities.

We have a current waiting list of approximately 153 vendors.

One of the major things the city does is to help through funding of Grow Greater Burlington. I would put Dennis Hinkle (vice president of economic development for the chamber) up against any economic developer in the state. ... He's done a great job, an outstanding job and that's the major way that the city takes on that role. He's full?time. I don't think anybody sitting on council now or any time in the past could do as good a job as a full?time economic development focus person.

I think all the improvements are good, basic improvements that will get us through the next four to five years.

I can say without reservation that Oklahoma City is now at the top of the list.