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Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to direct staff to bring <br />the item back to the Planning Commission for further recommendation. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, and Shryock. <br />Voting No: Councilmember Riley. Absent: Councilmembers LeTourneau and Williams. <br />7.13: Right -of -Way Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) Program: Case of 6401 Highway 10: <br />Consider Purchase Agreement (Case may be closed to the public) <br />Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and <br />recommendation to move this project forward and approve the purchase agreement. He stated <br />that the next major hurdle is removing the underground petroleum tanks and completing the <br />Phase II ESA. If that process is clean, the City should be in a good position to close on the <br />purchase; if not, staff will need to bring this case back for further discussion. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that this is a property that needs to be purchased as it is an eyesore, <br />does not have access and is within the access corridor. He appreciated the work that has gone <br />into protecting the City. He asked if this is the best way to handle the item. <br />Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama confirmed that he has <br />received that guidance from the experts at Braun and the City Attorney. <br />Councilmember Kuzma recommended getting the other two bids before making a decision. He <br />stated that once you hire someone they will pull the tanks out. <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the <br />agreement with Series Sunfish of Athans Holdings, LLC for the purchase of Lot 2, Block 1, <br />Sunfish Commons; subject to final review and amendments by the City Attorney and to <br />authorize staff to complete final due -diligence; including removing the underground storage <br />tanks and completing a Phase II ESA. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Johns, and <br />Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers LeTourneau and Williams. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />8.01: Receive Progress Report for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Community Development Director Gladhill provided an update on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan <br />update process. He commended the Comprehensive Steering Committee for their efforts <br />throughout this process. <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. <br />City Council / January 24, 2017 <br />Page 16 of 17 <br />