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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 14, 1999 proceed. Scalze felt that the Council would consider such requests in relation with the City's Redevelopment Plan for Rice Street. Fahey noted that Council would look at any major construction project that adds value to the City taking into consideration the particular location. Fahey felt a lar~;e development proposal had more merit than four small buildings. LaValle indicated that the issue is development quality. Fahey stated that he did not want to see a piecemeal redevelopment, and that is how the Reiling/Drake proposal appears versus the Perry Linn proposal. Reilin~ stated that he is not sure why separate buildings were considered to be piecemeal, and pointed out that the buildings would meet the City's architectural guidelines. Drake pointed out that the City already has two strip malls which have vacancies. Fahey pointed out that the Linn proposal would be half tire company and half retail space. The Administrator asked if Reiling and Drake had financing in place to complete their redevelopment plans. Reiling replied that they did. Fahey felt that the City should proceed to obtain appraisals as well as begin drafting a development agreement relative to Perry Linn's proposal. Drake pointed out that they have applied for a buildin~ permit to replace the roof on the car wash. Drake asked iFthe City would move forward with issuance of that permit since it does not appear they will be able to move forward on the coffee shop. Fahey questioned whether or not it made sense to permit permanent improvements to properties that the City may be ultimately acquiring since these improvements will only add value to the property. Fahey asked if the City could declare a moratorium on the issuance of buildin~ permits for this property until it determines whether or not the City will proceed to acquire it. Fahey acknowledged that permits addressin~ improvements for essential public safety would have to be issued. The City Attorney replied that the City can adopt a moratorium ordinance. The Attorney also acknowledged receipt of a letter from an attorney representing Reiling and Drake relative to the handling of his clients' requests. The City Attorney did not feel there was merit to the concerns raised.