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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 2008 Duane Herber reported that he recently purchased a Canabury townhome, and recently learned about the proposed project. Herber indicated that he signed the petition against the HIA and reported that the information that was provided was clear and contained points for why the project may not be appropriate at this time. He felt the information was presented clearly and in an unemotional fashion. Herber reported that he received information on both sides of the argument, but agreed with the petition against the creation of the HIA. The Council discussed the fact that in light of receipt of the petition, it was not necessary to go through the HIA informational presentation. It was noted that the petition against creation of the HIA shows 43% of the ownership against and State Statute requires 35% to veto the HIA. Keis asked about the ability to create an HIA for Canabury Townhouses in the future should the project change and ownership then change their position against. The City Administrator indicated that nothing would preclude Canabury Townhouse ownership from applying for an HIA in the future. He did note that the State Statute allowing creation of HIA's is scheduled to sunset on June 30, 2009, however, the Legislature may act to extend. The Administrator reported that Canabury Square has been established as a Housing Improvement Area and will be moving forward with their project. Fluer Royale may also request creation of an HIA to assist them with some work. The Administrator noted that it was anticipated that should the Canabury Townhouse HIA be created, if the City undertook the road project for the townhouses, it could be combined with other City road work for an economy of scale. The Administrator noted, however, that there is nothing that would require Canabury to have the City design, bid, and build the project. It would be Canabury Townhouses' project. McGraw noted that up to this point, the City has offered to create the HIA if that is what Canabury Townhouses wants. McGraw asked about City staff time and the City Engineer's time in working with the townhouses. The City Adminishator reported that the Canabury Townhouse Association contracted with the City Engineer for his help in initial design work. City staff time was provided to the association. The City Administrator also noted that on October 29`x' he attended an informational meeting at the Canabury Townhouses at which he conducted a presentation of the HIA process. The Administrator indicated that many of those present this evening attended that presentation, while some may not have. The Administrator felt that in light of the 43% opposition, it was doubtful that enough of the ownership would change their position in opposition of the HIA creation.