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Commissioner McGlone asked could this be set up so as properties are bought they assume they will shovel the walk the distance of their own property — the City would do it while the property is vacant. Mr. Lazan stated we could put those items into the private agreements as well. Commissioner Ramsey stated he is concerned about plantings, etc., if they shovel their own. He felt that was a moot point — the City needs to take care of that and charge it back. Mr. Bray stated that's an area where a Special Services District does not work very well. The City would be providing a service in a private right -of -way. We could look at the ordinance and maybe change it to allow more flexibility with public right -of -way. On small properties, the owners have a Declaration to deal with private drives. It could be dealt with in the Master Development. Dealing with it on a road -by -road basis may be a better idea. Commissioner Elvig stated that the initial zoning was set up so the buildings would be built to the edge of the right -of -way and we own the sidewalk. Mr. Lazan noted the accesses we are talking about are the drives. The sidewalk is not an issue — the issue is — can we have private drives. He talked about the best route being a private agreement and hiring snow removal. Mr. Bray talked about parking — public parking is done better through a Special Services District — not under an Owners Association. Commissioner Ramsey asked if Special Services Districts are based on taxable value to which Mr. Bray replied no — it's one way to allocate cost but in this ordinance, you can allocate it anyway. Commissioner Ramsey expressed concern that the City is then forced to become a collection agency. Discussion ensued about net tax capacity and City Hall — we are not susceptible to charges — can we be in a position to veto. Commissioner Wise asked if we are talking about one Special Services District for the COR. Mr. Lazan stated that it would basically be everything south of the park on this side and all 590 acres of the shopping center /retail area. Commissioner Elvig asked what discussions we have had with Jim Deal and what parts he is on board with or against. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the last discussion with Mr. Deal, he said to figure out what we want to do and locate where we want our services and bring it to the table and try to come up with an agreement. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / August 31, 2010 Page 3 of 10