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APPROVE MINUTES Motion by Member Steffen, seconded by Member Skaff, to approve the March 10, 2011, minutes as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Steffen, Skaff, LeTourneau, McGlone, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Williams. EDA BUSINESS Wells Catering Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman reviewed the recent approvals and financial assistance that the EDA and City Council had approved for Wells Catering. He noted that the projected amount for SAC and WAC fees of $55,000 was higher than the current cost and noted there would be a savings of approximately $15,000 to $20,000 in City assistance to the developer. George Wells stated that he had received a letter stating that the building permit was being held and questioned what he could do during this process. He noted that his current lease is expiring and he would need to move to the new site soon. He acknowledged outstanding issues between the City and PSD but did not believe those issues should delay the building permit for Wells Catering. Deputy City Administrator /Community Development Director Nelson stated that she had received the same letter and was drafting a response to Mr. Wells which would be completed later in the day. She explained the outstanding issue with PSD and the parcel regarding the 60 foot swath of land that is City-owned and currently provides access and parking to the site. She noted that the City had offered an interim solution, a signed agreement which would allow for access and parking on the City -owned land for the next six months. She stated that it is not in the best interest of the HRA to not have this agreement signed. She advised that a land use application to provide a curb cut on Sunwood Drive for this parcel had been received in the past week and advised that the Public Works Committee would be reviewing the request at their meeting the following Tuesday. She stated that it is evident that the EDA and Council have supported this restaurant project and advised that staff has been working with Mr. Deal to resolve the issue prior to this point. She hoped this issue would be resolved so that the project could continue to move forward. Councilmember Wise noted that the Council and staff had been working on this issue for the past 18 months. Councilmember McGlone believed that the issue would also need to be resolved prior to a certificate of occupancy being granted. Economic Development Authority/April 14, 2011 Page 2 of 6