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! ! ! ! intersection of Uranium and McKinley Streets across from Carbon Products. A planned second phase will increase the project size to approximately 23,000 square feet in the future. In order to facilitate the building with the expansion, the City is proposing to provide approximately 70,000 square feet of land to the project with some site improvements similar to Carbon Products, Detail Tool, and Wendells. Mr. Schroeder explained that Automated is also proposing to acquire $383,000 in new machinery which meets the goals of the revolving loan fund. Therefore, he proposed to make available, participation :in this machinery in an amount not to exceed 25% of $250,000. The development agreement states that the City will provide this contribution as owner's equity. In return, however, we are proposing to place a $70,000 assessment against the real estate levied October 1996, as part of the land exchange. This allows us to assist the company and at the same time provide security to the City that the debt will be repaid. He noted pertinent pages to the development agreement for Council's review as well as the proposed site plan. i ! Mayor Hardin commented that since this development agreement is a bit different, he asked that staff set Up a meeting with the Economic Development Authority to discuss on-going policies and procedures as they relate to funding. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to approve the development agreement with Automated EDM. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen, Peterson, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Motion by C0uncilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to approve initiation of subdivision activities. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beahen, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #4: Request for an Interim Use Permit for a Temporary Structure; Case of Amcor Precast Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that Amcor Precast has submitted an application for an interim use permit to place a 1,440 square foot modular office structure at 6640 Industry Avenue NW. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and no verbal or written comments were received pertaining to the request. Amcor is requesting the use of a temporary office for a three-year period while they assess their building space needs and develop a plan for permanent occupancy at this address. The Planning Commission recommended' granting the permit for an 18-month period. She presented a proposed findings of fact for Council to review and also noted that Jodi Mattson from Amcor was present to answer any questions. Mayor Hardin inquired what type of structure Amcor is proposing. Jodi Mattson replied that it is actually a double-wide mobile home with vinyl siding and a shingled roof. Mayor Hardin inquired if Ms. Mattson felt that 18 months was a long enough time. Ms. Mattson replied that it should be adequate. City Council/November 28, 1995 Page 7 of 13