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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL December 13, 1989 Scalze pointed out existence of these property. that Gardner Bros. knew of the easements when it purchased the Fahey asked Gardner Bros.' plans for developing a building on the site, suggesting that if a building were planned for the near future, something could be worked out on the sign issue. Gardner reported that he has hired a firm to lease the building for him, but could not give the Council a timeframe for construction of the building. Gardner asked for the Council to allow the sign to remain given the past history of his dealings with the City, specifically the situation that took place with the Slumberland building. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 89-12-592 - INSTRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO CHECK INTO THE SITUATION OUTLINED BY MR. GARDNER REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF THE SLUMBERLAND BUILDING AND REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Mrs. Scalze. Ayes (5) Blesener, Scalze, LaValle, Collova, Fahey. Nays (O). Resolution declared adopted. Blesener reviewed the letter sent by the City Planner to Gardner Bros. regarding their sign. Blesener pointed out that this letter was sent last month notifying them of the violation, and this is the first response that the City has received. Gardner reported that he was out-of-town, and that last evening was the first he heard of the situation. Gardner also pointed out that Gardner Bros. bore the cost of sewer and water improvement in the area, which benefits the City. Gardner asked that this be considered in the Council's action on the sign issue. Gardner also asked that the City's action denying TIF assistance for their building also be a consideration. Page 18