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-76- City discussing the need for the extension to allow for the continuation of discussions for developing the property. The facility has been receiving some product on the site. In regards to the fence, Mr. Shot has indicated that if the fence is completed as required as part of the permit, it might negatively impact the development of the property. The next communication they received was a request by the City for additional time to act on the extension request so the pennit was extended to July 17th. On June 25th he received a letter from the City stating that the Planning Commission was conducting a public hearing on the issue on June 25tI' and that staff was prepared to make a verbal recommendation. He contacted the City to inform them that Mr. Shot was not able to attend nor was he. During that conversation he was told that staff was going to be recommending denial of the extension. He did submit a letter to the City requesting that the extension be granted for several reasons, which he reviewed. Prior to the Planning Commission, that is the first anyone associated with St. Paul Terminals heard anything about the area being a redevelopment area. Mr. Martinson stated that lie was present to request that the Council disregard the denial recommendation by the Planning Commission out of fairness to the property owner. Councilmember Elvig inquired if the property was located in a TI:F District. City Administrator Norman replied' yes. Community Development Director Frolik noted that there were no TIF requirements included in the conditional use permit. Mayor Gamec questioned why St. Paul Terminals was not notified of the area being identified for redevelopment. Community Development Director Frolik explained that the EDA has only had general discussions on the issue. Mayor Gamec stated that it is an area the City has been trying to clean up for some time and' it seems as if St. Paul Terminals has not followed through on some of their responsibilities. Mr. Martinson stated that St. Paul Terminals is not in the real estate development business. They are not opposed to redevelopment of the property and without the conditional use permit they cannot operate as a recycling business so they are then working as real estate developers. Mayor Gamec stated that there have been problems in the area for a long time and how long should they allow that to happen. He inquired if the conditional use permit was extended would the things be done as required by the permit. Mr. Martinson replied that one of the reasons the fence has not been completed is becaUse if they are able to expand their facility the fence would have to be removed. He did not believe that there was a down side to the City if they were to extend the permit for a short term. The City could require that the facility be converted into a recycling facility by a specific date or the permit City Council/July 8, 2003 Page 20 of 30 ii I I' ! I ! I I I I I I I I I' I, I