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MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1987 PAGE 2 HARVEST STATES REQUEST FOR FIRE CODE VARIANCE Wiessner explained that Harvest States has agreed to comply with the Fire Code in the basement of their building and are working with the Fire Marshal on the matter. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST FROM DEAN SCHWALM, 1725 ASBURY Wallin informed Council that at the December 7th Planning Commission that body unanimously approved the Schwalm request to construct a room addition 21 feet from the rear lot line. Wallin then moved Council approval of the request and the motion carried unanimously. STRATFORD OFFICE PARK UPDATE - FURTHER DISCUSSION TO BE HELD ON 1/13/87 Wiessner explained the attorney for Stratford, Tim Welsch, has not provided a status report as requested by Council at the November 18th Council meeting. Marx informed Council that Stratford has instituted legal action against Juran and Moody and National City Bank which could halt construction of the additional buildings as required by the development agreement, and that there are mechanic's liens against the existing buildings. Council expressed concern that the delay in constructing the additional buildings would be a detriment to the tax increment district. P. Chenoweth suggested it might be prudent to investigate the possibility of combining tax increment districts so the healthy districts would share in assisting the Stratford project, thus limiting the city's liability. Baldwin requested that Council be provided with a summary of the costs/benefits if the city should declare Stratford in default of the development agreement, and directed staff to place the item on the January 13, 1988 agenda. CITY TO CONTINUE SHADE TREE PROGRAM - CITY FORESTER TO ASSUME ADDITIONAL DUTIES Wiessner requested Council consider the following items relating to shade trees: (1) continuation of the program in 1988, (2) single bid process vs. current process, and (3) change in City Forester's job description, and explained the advantages of each item. Forester Scott Enebak was in attendance and encouraged continued participation in the program as he felt it definitely deters the spread of disease. Following the discussion Council approved continuation of the shade tree program, the single bid process, and the job description as presented. NO ACTION TAKEN ON LIBRARY COMPROMISE RESOLUTION Baldwin explained the proposed resolution is no longer necessary as a compromise has been reached. PART TIME EMPLOYEE POLICY APPROVED Council reviewed the proposed policy on benefits for part time employees and after making a few changes approved the policy. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY TO BE DISCUSSED FURTHER AT 1/13/88 MEETING Council discussed the proposed policy at length, made several recommendations, and requested the matter be placed on the January 13, 1988 for further discussion.