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Councilmember Woestehoff asked what the path forward is for the bank now that their requests have been denied. Planning Manager Larson stated that typically an applicant cannot reapply for the same thing for a year unless there are substantial changes made. Sienna Wegehaupt, Puetz Design & Build, mentioned that one of the challenges faced with this site is that there are multiple fronts to the building. She stated that they were trying to respect both the west and the south edges since they would be on the front of the road, and kept the drive-thrus on the north. She shared the reasons why the facades ended up the way that they did as there is essentially no back of the building. Mayor Kuzma stated that the motions have failed and this will go back to the developer. City Administrator Hagen added that the ordinance did pass and will go into effect 30 days after publication. He stated that it is now up to the applicant if they wish to continue discussions on the project. 7.02: Adopt Resolution #23-158 Approving Use Restriction Agreement on Part of Outlot A, Ramsey Properties Addition Economic Development Manager Sullivan reviewed the Staff report in regard to a use restriction on a portion of Outlot A. He shared Staff’s recommendation of approval. Councilmember Howell asked how much of the land in question the hotel will sit on and what portion the Norhart project would sit on. Economic Development Manager Sullivan showed on the site map where the hotel and the Norhart project will sit. He discussed other potential developments in the area. Councilmember Howell asked if this were to be denied if this would cause the applicant to pull out of the project. Emily Alerga, the applicant, shared that they are fully invested into this project. She explained that the reason they brought this to the EDA to look into is due to some of the dynamics that have shifted in the City, especially with the dome project. She stated that they wanted to have security with so much vacant land around the parcel. She noted that their original request was for a ten year restriction; however, the EDA wanted to shorten the restriction. She shared that their goal is to make this work for them and the City. Councilmember Riley asked if Norhart is on board with this request. Ms. Alerga said yes and explained that both party’s legal teams have looked over this. She stated that the proposal brought forward to the Council is from Norhart. City Council / July 11, 2023 Page 14 of 19