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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 22, 2008 Waite felt that Fra-Dor should be given a 5 to 10 year extension to operate until the economy turns around. Waite suggested that there are other things that the City should focus attention on such as adoption of a housing ordinance to clean up some of the rental properties in the City, which will then reduce the $1 million police bill He also pointed out the condition of the Ruth Street rental properties. Blesener indicated that the City is working on the housing ordinance. He further noted that the City is working with Frattalone on extending the IUP and working toward redevelopment of the site. The City Administrator indicated that if action is tabled on this matter, the City should obtain a 60-day waiver from Frattalone. The City Attorney suggested tabling through the end of the year, and also asked Frattalone if he was in agreement with waiving the 60-day review period. Frattalone indicated that the tabling until December 31, 2008 was acceptable to him, and stated that he would like to partner with the City on extension of the IUP and planning the redevelopment of the site. McGraw noted that the Council does not have a position of the City versus Fra-Dor, and hoped for good faith negotiations both ways. McGraw indicated that in working together some good ideas should emerge with the result being a really nice development that is best for both the City and Frattalone. Frattalone pointed out that the last NP extension was for 10 years with the condition that if he was interested in applying for another extension he do it at the 9 year point. Frattalone pointed out that in recent workshops with the Council on the stockpiling/recycling operation, there were some folks who said they were not interested in renewing the IUP. McGraw felt that the Council has moved beyond those initial discussions, and is at the point where it wants to work with Frattalone on a win/win situation. McGraw stated that he wanted people to know that the City and Frattalone are in this situation together and will work together toward an equitable solution. Blesener stated that he was the biggest proponent of establishing and end date for the Fra-Dor operation. However, agreed there was the need to work on a win/win situation. Blesener asked Frattalone if he was agreeable to tabling action on his application for IUP extension until December 31, 2008. Frattalone replied that he was agreeable to this tabling. Ms. Allan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 10