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City Administrator Schroeder added that the City had said it would spend $70,000 on site improvements - it did - that's clear. Mr. Noard has contended that he was led to believe the City would complete site improvements which would include more than what the $70,000 would cover. You have no responsibility to do anything more. On the off-chance we are wrong, Mr. Noard would get his money back anyway. We feel we have no responsibility to negotiate further. If you want to "put this to bed", maybe we could split the difference. Councilmember Beyer stated that back in 1987 and 1988, staff and City Council were notorious for saying one thing and doing another. Mr. Noard may have been led to believe something else. Councilmember Peterson responded that he came on board in 1988 - 1989 and dealt with the clean- up of this. Part of the confusion with Mr. Noard was this money cannot be used for further improvements. He felt that the documents are very clear and he also felt that 50% is more than fair. He would get no more increments. Mayor Hardin asked about the future City services and what is paid quarterly. Councilmember Beyer commented that there was a delay and asked if the bill had gone out yet. People were not expecting it to come out on their utility bills. Ms. Hart answered $500 to $700 per quarter. Councilmember Zimmerman observed that if we made a deal with Mr. Noard, other businesses would come in looking for the same deal. Ms. Hart agreed and added there are 12 businesses. Councilmember Beyer explained that she was just saying that Mr. Noard may have been told something else. Ms. Hart commented on the letter as documentation. Mr. Noard has been very pleasant and very cordial and she understood his frustration. Mayor Hardin stated that when Mr. Noard did his expansion, we agreed to pay his TIF. Do we offer something less than that and pay him now or let it ride as it is? He felt it would be better to make an offer - 50% of the $19,000. Motion by Mayor Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to counter the offer. Offer a 50% discount with the settlement not in cash but as a credit against future City services. Also, that staff should send a letter of apology to Mr. Noard. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Peterson and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case g7: 1997 - 2002 Capital Improvement Program Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the adopted budget calendar shows receipt of the requested 1997 - 2002 Parks CIP by the Finance Committee on August 27, 1996. Earlier this month, the Park and Recreation Commission approved the Five-Year CIP. He pointed out that the emphasis of the Landfill Trust Fund's interest earnings is community parks. Park dedication dollars, when available, will be directed to neighborhood improvements, including trail connections to community parks. He summarized some of the improvements planned and the target year for same Finance Committee/August 27, 1996 Page 5 of 6