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Associate Planner Geisler replied the discussion at the Planning Commission meeting was that the escrow is too much of a burden, especially if the permit were to just be for one or two years. Mayor Gamec inquired about the ability of the City to require the paving to be completed if it is not installed. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained it becomes a matter of enforcement. There is often better cooperation if there is an escrow held. The City has sureties for things like making sure people build their house if they are building an accessory structure first. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to adopt Resolution #07-01-040 adopting Findings of Fact #0788 relating to a request from RV World, Inc. for an Interim Use Permit for outdoor storage on the property at 6300 Bunker Lake Blvd NW. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Look, Dehen, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Elvig. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to adopt the resolution declaring terms of the Interim Use Permit to allow for outdoor storage on the property at 6300 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, based on the findings of fact. Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey questioned if the motion includes the requirement for a financial guarantee. Mayor Gamec noted the resolution states that the pavement must be installed by October 31, 2007. If the surface is not installed before the fall season the permit would be denied, so they do not necessarily need the $5,000 escrow. If the surface is not paved the property would be in the same situation as it currently is. Councilmember Look commented it would be somewhat unusual to pave this portion of the parcel while the rest remains unpaved. Councilmember Dehen stated ifRV World does not pave the surface by October 31,2007, it will be considered the next time they are looking for property and want the City's assistance. Mayor Gamec stated if RV World does not pave the surface they would have a difficult time getting a vote for this again. Councilmember Elvig stated he is familiar with this business and they run a good operation. His concern is that people think the City is being inundated with R V s in the community. The City will likely hear about it when there are RVs being hauled in across the street from a residential area. This sends a difficult message and he cannot agree with the location. Councilmember Dehen commented this has been a problem for four years with RV World looking for a spot. It is RV World's obligation to create a more permanent situation, instead of trying to have different temporary spots. This is a long term issue R V World is going to have to deal with instead of dealing with it every year or two. Councilmember Jeffrey stated he would like a financial guarantee for the installation of the pavement to be included in the resolution. Consensus of the Council was that the resolution should include the requirement for an escrow to ensure the pavement is installed, and that the escrow would be refunded if the blacktop is installed or the property is sold and the lease is terminated. Motion on the floor was amended as follows: To adopt Resolution #07-01-041 declaring terms of the Interim Use Permit to allow for outdoor storage on the property at 6300 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, based on the findings of fact, with the addition of the following condition: requirement of City Council / January 23, 2007 Page 17 of28