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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 8, 2008 difficult, and the current condition of the building is a detriment to those efforts. Blesener asked if new windows would be installed this fall. Wagner reported that that is their goal. Blesener asked the differences from the former proposal to this new one. Wagner noted that when the wood EFIS was removed from the exterior, they discovered a trim piece around the top of the building that provides for some building height variation. They would like to retain this trim. Wagner indicated that for the most part, all other improvements remain as proposed in the development agreement. The City Administrator indicated that if the Council finds the modifications acceptable, it can approve them at this time. He suggested that amendments to the Development Agreement could be delayed until the project proceeds further in the event additional modifications are necessary. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.2008-10-248 -AGREEING, IN PRINCIPLE, WITH THE BUILDING EXTERIOR CHANGES PROPOSED BY MIDWEST GYMNASTICS AS PRESENTED THIS EVENING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. HOM The City Administrator reported that representatives of Hom FURNITURE Furniture have informed him that it their intent to proceed with the redevelopment of the former Levitz building as proposed. The project has been delayed given their involvement in another project as well as given the current economy. CONSENT Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: AGENDA RESOL UTION NO.2008-10-249 -APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING: *APPROVING THE VOUCHERS; *APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL ELECTIONAS RECOMMENDED BY CITY STAFF; 4