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Councilmember Riley stated that the EDA and the City have heard numerous request from residents on their desire for restaurants. He noted that at $1,500 this is a small request that would help to improve the aesthetic of a business and show that the community is business friendly. Councilmember Shryock asked for details on how a business could apply for this program. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that there is an application process, demonstrating that the business would meet the minimum requirements. He noted that this would be for new businesses and existing businesses would not qualify. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #18- 138 Establishing a Restaurant Awning Assistance Program. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Johns, Kuzma, and Shryock. Voting No: None. 7.02: Consider Adopting Resolution #18-139 Approving Restaurant Subsidy Application for Awning Replacement: Kitchen Table Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the EDA to approve the Sign and Awning Program Application for Kitchen Table restaurant. He noted that while the request is for $1,500, the total cost for the awning replacement exceeds $6,000, therefore this subsidy does not fully fund the improvement. He stated that the replacement has already been done, therefore this would be retroactive; noting that the Council is not obligated to approve the request. He stated that the EDA recommended approval of the request with the condition that proof of financing be provided. He stated that he spoke with the lender today to confirm the funding but did not receive the email prior to the meeting today. He stated that the risk to the City is low and the Council could approve the request contingent upon the proof of financing being provided. Councilmember Riley stated that the EDA did feel that there is fiduciary duty of the City to ensure that financing has been secured for projects that apply. He stated that based on that direction he would be comfortable that the City staff has discussed this and make approval contingent upon receipt of a signed letter from the lender. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that in regard to the discussion of design, he liked the comment of the EDA that in the future the design should be reviewed in some manner by the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to Adopt Resolution #18-139 Approving a Restaurant Awning Assistance for Kitchen Table, contingent upon receipt of a signed letter from the lender showing proof of financing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Shryock, Johns, and Kuzma. Voting No: None. City Council/July 10,2018 Page 7 of 10