Also in 2009, the new food court will be open for business in the lower levels of the Key Bank tower on State Street. The existing food court on South Temple will remain open until the new 13-kitchen, 1,000-seat dining area begins serving customers.

Council members praised Bishop Burton and CCRI officials for their willingness to listen to and work with the city, its Planning Commission and residents throughout the project approval process.

"We've appreciated the constructive criticism we've received from time to time," Bishop Burton said. "I think the project is better now because of that dialogue."

Next up for City Creek Center is getting approval from the City Council to build a skybridge over Main Street to connect the second levels of the project's retail area. A public hearing on whether the council should convey air rights for the skybridge is set for 7 p.m. April 1, the City Council's next meeting.

Council chairwoman Jill Remington Love said Tuesday that a decision will not be made until the council's meeting the following week, April 8.

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