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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1985 PAGE 3 Lolita Keck, 1766 St. Mary's, reported that the neighborhood committee LOLITA KECK, had worked very hard and she was surprised that no representative of that 1766 ST. group had been asked for input on the development of the agreement and MARY'S plans. She felt all decisions were made by Council whereas a neighborhood representative should have been in attendance at the study sessions. Mayor Eggert replied that the charge of the committee was to try to find a compromise solution to the problems arising from Lido's need to expand, but the committee made recommendations to the Planning Commission and Council in favor of a plan which everyone knew was unworkable. That scheme depended upon participation of the Hermes who were unwilling to participate. He explained that Council has gone on record as being in favor of some sort of Lido expansion but a number of things need to be negotiated. increment financing would be based and a building permit granted, that development agreements are very technical documents drafted for tax increment financing with additions relating to specific projects. Mayor Eggert commented on the good LIDO track record of the Lido during the 28 years of operation and did not feel the (contd.) Lido would leave after the project is completed. Mr. Reiter expressed concern that if St. Mary's is closed, Fry Street traffic would increase. Following a discussion of page 14 of the agreement dealing with rejection of construction plans, it was agreed that thirty (30) days would be more appropriate than 15, and the Attorney will amend that portion. Leo Ohman, 1635 Garden, felt that parking is not sufficient. He commented LEO OHMAN, on the fact that liquor is a big profit maker attracting more cars, and citied 1635 GARDEN the Ground Round where there is one person per vehicle. He felt that cars would be traveling Fry to Garden or Maple Knoll between 10:00 P.M. and 12:30 A.M. when accidents are caused by drinking. Gary Kwong, 1700 Fry St., requested that Council consider banning parking GARY KWONG, on the west side of Fry St. and that the apartment dwellers who live in the 1700 FRY Fry apartments be allowed to park on the proposed public parking lot. Mayor Eggert replied that residents could petition for no parking, however, at this time it is premature. ~J David Bishop, 175.5 St. Mary's, asked if the parties do not reach agreement if the cul-de-sac would again be considered to which Mayor Eggert replied these are the two principal schemes. Mr. Bishop then asked if it was the intent of the City to have Lido pick up the cost of condemnation of the alley. Mayor Eggert replied in the negative as the alley would be a public alley, and stressed the fact that there are no other private alleys in the City. Mr. Bishop also wanted to know who would pay for suits arising from inverse condemnation and the affect on the property. Attorney Gasteazoro referred to the development agreement which currently shows it as a developer's cost. Mr. Bishop then questioned the legality of vacating St. Mary's and giving it to the Lido to which Attorney Gasteazoro replied that the plat had been examined and that the street was dedicated to the City for street purposes and if vacated it will be divided between Lido and Bucks. At that time the City would re-obtain it from the owners. 2 DAVID BISHOP, 1755 ST. MARY'S Fred Kueppers, Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Hermes, asked what the City's FRED KUEPPERS intent is in regard to the private alley. Mayor Eggert explained that a presentATTORNEY FOR the intent is to attempt a private negotiation to obtain the east/west alley MR. AND MRS. in line with the east end of the Croft property, unless some change is made NORBERT HERMES upon the recommendation of the City Attorney.