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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCT0I3ER l3, 2004 Fahey felt that the concerns raised by the Parks & Recreation Commission Chair did not provide for a reasonable basis to delay moving forward with the Purchase Agreement. Fahey stated that he did not want negotiation between of the attorneys of any provisions that were of a substantive basis. Kathy Glanzer, Noel Drive resident, requested that the City postpone action on the Purchase Agreement until after the public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit that will be necessary for the Watershed project. Glanzer suggested that holding the public hearing prior to executing a Purchase Agreement, as initially agreed to by the City and the Watershed District, would seem to provide for more participation by the Noel Drive neighborhood in the process. Glanzer expressed concern that concept plans submitted to date include the need for variances and have shown on- street parking. Aichinger indicated that the Watershed is planning a $2 million project and will begin the process of developing plans with the architect they just hired. Aichinger reported that the Watershed has informed the architect that they must be able to develop the site without variances, or they will not pay the architect. Aichinger indicated that the Watershed is asking the City to enter into a Pm'chase Agreement at this time because they would like assurances that they will be able to buy the property. The Watershed attorney, however, does have some concerns with a few of the provisions that have been included in the Purchase Agreement. Aichinger stated that the Watershed is aware they must meet zoning requirements, and knows it can fit a building ou the site without the need for variances. Aichinger also reported that they are currently in negotiations with Norm's Tires to pm~chase 20 feet of property to add to the Noel 'Drive site. Glanzer requested that given the Watershed's concerns with some of the provisions in the Purchase Agreement, that the Council not act on the Pw~chase Agreement until it sees a final draft that includes the changes the Watershed attorney is seeking. Glanzer noted that the City Administrator has done a good job of incorporating the conditions listed in the Letter of Understanding in the Purchase Agreement, and she was concerned that it was these conditions that the Watershed wished removed. The Parks & iteereation Director indicated that the Parlcs & Recreation Commission would like to see a concept of the building and how it will fit on the site. The Commission is not asking to see final I>lans prior to entering into the Purchase Agreement. The Director noted the close proximity of the Noel Drive property to the City's park system and trails and would like input on the development of building and site plans prior to finalization. The Director indicated that the Conunission feels that the Watershed's use is likely a good fit for the area, but would like more input on the front end of this project.