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City Council ~utes October 18, 2004 Page 10 ----------------------------- 4. THE CITY ENGINEER'S COMMENTS BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PLANS. 5. ANY TREES OFF SITE OR ON SITE, NEAR THE LIMIT OF GRADING THAT ARE TO BE PRESERVED, SHALL BE FENCED WITH A SNOW FENCE AT THE DRIP LINE TO PREVENT GRADING, COMPACTION, OR STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT, DEBRIS OR MATERIALS. STAFF SHALL INSPECT THE FENCING PRIOR TO GRADING COMMENCING. 6. ANY ITEM OR CONDITION FOUND THAT INDICATES THE SITE IS LIKELY TO YIELD INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO PRE-HISTORY OR HISTORY SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CITY IMMEDIATELY. FURTHER, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO STOP WORK AUTHORIZED IN ITS APPROVAL UNTIL THE SITE IS APPROPRIATELY INVESTIGATED AND WORK IS AUTHORIZED. 7. CASH SHALL BE PAID FOR PARK DEDICATION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.9. Request by MetroPlains for Preliminaq Plat Approval (Bluff Block) Public Hearing-Case No. P 04-20 Director of Planning Michele McPherson submitted the staff report. Ms. McPherson stated MetroPlains is requesting preliminary plat approval to replat a lot for a redevelopment project known as Bluff Block. She discussed transportation issues related to the project and the recommendation of the Planning Commission. She stated the Parks and Recreation Commission indicated it may recommend cash for park dedication. Ms. McPherson stated the Commission believed if a walkway was installed along the river it may erode the bank due to the slope. She stated the Commission felt it may be more appropriate to utilize existing sidewalks. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Mike Rafferty, 653 Main Street-Stated concerns with transportation and parking issues. He stated he heard that his property was now included in the TIF district and he is concerned about how this affects him. He further stated he is surprised to hear about the river walk being scaled back by the city as they were promoting it heavy early on to attract pedestrian traffic and to sell downtown business owners on the redevelopment project. He would like to see walkways and large scale windows along the riverfront. Councilmember Motin stated that Mr. Rafferty's property was included in the TIF district in order for the city to qualify for having the TIF project. He couldn't guarantee that Mr. Rafferty's property would never get redeveloped but stated that the city has no plans at this time. Dawn Polston-Hark, representing the Parks and Recreation Commission-Stated the Commission is concerned about mixing commercial and residential uses on the first floor. Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing.