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City Council Minutes June 19,2017 Page 5 enough progress has been made. He expressed concerns with Council approving the applications because nothing can be changed later without the application process being restarted again. Councilmember Westgaard stated he understands the application process is done and another application can come forward. He wanted the financial impacts for the city and the applicant to be understood by everyone. He asked what would happen financially, to the city and applicant, if both parties work out an alternative solution after approval is given. He noted these applications, for the city's benefit, have been delayed a few months and at what point does the city move forward with someone who wants to do a project when we can't make up our mind. He noted the street connections have changed since the project was first reviewed and questioned why. Mr. Leeseberg stated a new application would require public notices and review by the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. He stated if the applications are continued, they will only come back to Council for review. Councilmember Wagner asked the applicant, who was in the audience, if he understood this discussion. He nodded yes. Councilmember Wagner stated she wants to allow business to do business. She stated if the plan had not come before the Council the way it did she would have said yes to the zone change so doesn't know why the Council wouldn't approve it now. She stated the redevelopment idea is good but questioned how long a business should be put on hold. Councilmember Olsen stated he would like to continue the discussions to July 17 because it seems cumbersome to go through the application process again. Councilmember Ovall stated he is confused of what the Master Plan is that hasn't be approved but, that being said, the Master Plan is for a redevelopment TIF District which would be accomplished no matter where the road is moved, whether to the north or south. He stated Ken Beaudry would be the best judge as to what would produce the best economic value for his property. He stated the city is not precluded from installing a storm water pond no matter where the road is located. He further noted another variable are the three unpurchased needed lots. He stated he talked to constituents located north of Proctor Avenue and he is not convinced the road in the middle of the development is the best route. He outlined his concerns with traffic and movement patterns on Proctor Avenue. He stated the city is rushing the process and the person to make the best judgment on this road/project is the applicant. He further stated he doesn't think approving this project will not stop the city from doing what will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Dietz made the following comments: POBERfO Bq