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Cotmcilmember Cook expressed concern with setting a precedent if the applicant were not rcqt~ircd to pay for the sewer and water extension. He stated in the past several years there has b,:cn a requirement that developers run the pipes beyond their development. Cotmcilmember Strommen noted the City agrees to pay for Mr. Perkin's sewer and water trunk and lateral fees in the business subsidy agreement. Clearly the intent is to pay for that type of service, and to then charge Mr. Perkins for the additional sewer and water costs seems i~consistcnt. Also, the language in the Staff Review Letter does suggest that the costs would be paid by thc City Engineering Department. Councilmember Cook stated he agrees with Councilmember Strommen's argument, but they need t(~ be certain that this site does not negate anyone else in the City from moving a pipe b::yond their development. He inquired about the possibility of showing extenuating ch'cumstances that make this site different. City Attorney Goodrich advised findings of fact may be necessary to show why a precedent is n~t being set. Mayor (;amec inquired if the City has purchased the other building from Mr. Perkins. ~4r. l'crkins replied there is an agreement in place, but nothing has been finalized. He stated he has invested a lot of time and money into this and these costs are coming up at the last minute. ('ouncilmcmbcr Cook noted these costs should have been included in the TIF agreement as a s~tbsicty I'or the property. He inquired about the possibility of renegotiating the TIF agreement to i~clttde lhese costs. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the business subsidy agreement could be brought back to the next Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to table the site plan for l)avc Perkins Contracting and direct staff to draft positive findings that include those items uniqt~c to fl~is pro. ject such that the City's payment of this sewer and water does not establish a precedent, and in addition review the business subsidy agreement to determine and accommodate lbo payment of sewer and water service. I~'urther discussion: Councilmember Strommen asked what effect this motion will have on the timeline. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied it will be delayed to the next Council meeting. Economic Development/TIF Specialist Sullivan advised a public hearing must be cal lcd tm the subsidy agreement for the next Council meeting if the agreement will be changed. carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Elvig, and S;trommcn. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Jeffrey and Olson. City Council / October 25, 2005 Page 7 of 22