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<br />Councilmember McGlone stated that he wants the City itself to keep to a higher standard <br />and to have uniformity in the corridor. We are about to own property we are going to <br />have to sell - we had better be ready to turn that mirror around. He talked about allowing <br />grace periods. We do not want to increase the cost to the properties we want to buy. <br />Some have paved and to not make others do it is not fair. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated what if we formed a subcommittee to go out and talk to these <br />property owners and tell them some of the things they could do to alleviate such an <br />eyesore. SON storing boats in the back is not a big deal. He also noted that parts of <br />Lano's parking lot could not be paved due to bobcats, etc. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued relating to hardships, deadlines, grace periods, etc. Mayor Ramsey <br />stated there are some things he would like to see done before five years but some things <br />could wait as well. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look commented that he doubted if anyone could name the properties in <br />violation. We have major issues in this City - none of which are paving. He added that <br />the Volkswagen business does need paving as there is dirt being tracked out onto the <br />highway. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that maybe paving is too narrow a performance <br />standard. Maybe it should be an established lawn area and an established parking area; <br />make them aware of their setbacks. We should think of a less expensive way of doing <br />this - without paving. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wise stated that his concerns still lie with the properties affected by th~ <br />eventual Highway #10 expansion and he believed we would lose several businesses. No <br />one will come in and invest money on properties that will be taken down the road. He <br />agreed with cleaning up what we have and thinking of a way to do it cheaper. We do not <br />need any more empty buildings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he has noticed a lot of car dealers parking their cars <br />out on that right-of-way area. He thought paving and curbing would deter them from <br />coming out to that area. He stated that he could see delineating areas for parking and for <br />lawns, etc. <br /> <br />Mr. Ulrich inquired about what the typical setback is on Highway #10. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill replied 20 feet. <br /> <br />Mr. Ulrich stated they should have 40 feet between storage areas and the highway; that <br />would not cost money and it would improve the looks of the site. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone suggested letters could be sent out stating this is what was <br />supposed to be done, but here is what City Council will allow you to do instead of the <br />paving requirements. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session - June 2, 2009 <br />Page 4 of 13 <br />