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approval of the interim use permit for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The City Council, at their November 27, 2001 meeting, reviewed Kenko's request. After discussion, the City Council directed staff to draft two findings of fact documents, one supporting the granting of the permit and one supporting denial of the permit. Both are attached for the Council's consideration. The Planning Commission recommended that the interim use permit be granted to Kenko, Inc. to allow for outdoor storage and permission to place a temporary office structure on the property for a period of three years. City Attorney Goodrich explained that when the Council had previously discussed the case, the discussion centered around where the property is located as it relates to the river bridge crossing and the town center area. Councilmember Anderson inquired if staff had found any other feasible locations. City Administrator Norman explained that City staff was working with Kenko for some time to locate them on property owned by the City, but Kenko did not have an interest because they currently own land and prefer to build on that site. The difficulty is that if they build on that site, at the time they would need to be moved, the City would have to pay to relocate them. Councilmember Anderson noted that the current drainage plan only has capacity for a one year storm, but the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization will require two, back-to- back, 100-year events. To meet those requirements it will cost Kenko substantially more than what was originally proposed and inquired if it would it be worth it for three years. City Engineer Olson replied that the argument would be that since it is only for three years, does it need WMO approval, which he assumes it does, but he does not know that answer for fact. Donna Sutter, Kenko, Inc., stated that they have owned the property for around ten years and their original plans were to build an office and maintenance area on that site. Currently there is a moratorium on the property and they are unable to use it. They had been renting property from Royal Concrete, which the City acquired. The reason they are asking for the interim use permit is because they continue to work with the City on a long-term solution because where they are currently located they might be evicted because of a possible buyer. Councilmember Anderson questioned the WMO requirements. Ms. Sutter replied that it was the first she heard of that, so they would have to look into it further but that is the business they are in and could probably do the necessary work. Councilmember Hendriksen noted that his company did a minimal amount of work for them years ago, but they are not currently a client and he did not see any conflict of interest. Ms. Sutter agreed that there was not a conflict. City Council/January 22, 2002 Page 18 of 25