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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 22, 2008 established by early next year to avoid any potential TIF law changes that could jeopardize the feasibility of using TIF. The Administrator suggested that action on the reissuance of the IUP be tabled for 60 days to give the City and Frattalone time to work on the details. He indicated that he thinks use of TIF for this redevelopment will work, but there are a lot of ifs to be worked out. Frattalone pointed out that he wants the IUP extended and the City wants the area redeveloped. He felt that awin/win situation could be worked out. Allan asked if TIF would be used to bring sewer and water into the area. The City Administrator stated that this would be a potential use of TIF. He noted that these improvements have been discussed with property owners in the area, however, they were not willing to pay the high cost of bringing these utilities in. Allan asked if the Watershed had been contacted regarding the relocation of the pond. Frattalone replied that they haue discussed this with the Watershed which indicated that it will be possible to relocate the pond. Details would have to be worked out. Dan Schwab, Fra-Dor, appeared before the Council reporting on the Fra- Dor operation, the great place that it is to work, and the service it provides to the community and its many customers. Schwab felt that Fra-Dor provided an important recycling service. He also indicated the steps they take to keep the property maintained as well as with dust control. Blesener noted that the Council has the responsibility to make sure that property is used to its highest and best use, and cited some recent developments such as the union building and St. Jude Medical. Blesener indicated that City's willingness to work with Frattalone on an reissuance of the IUP while working toward redevelopment. Blesener hoped that Frattalone will be able to find another site to move the recycling operation. Roger Stanke indicated his support for Fra-Dor and the eventual redevelopment of the site. He indicated that it was very important to combine the two properties north of Ryan Drive into the redevelopment. Rocky Waite, 2651 Lakeshore Avenue, indicated that the Fra-Dor business should be allowed to continue to operate until the site is ready for redevelopment. Waite provided a history of some blighted sites in Little Canada, and the fact that the market is very difficult at this time. Waite did not feel it would be a good idea for the City to require that Frattalone clear the Fra-Dor site and wait until someone comes in to develop it.