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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 8, 1999 Pedersen pointed out that Frattalone has indicated that the use is a good one for the site because of the marginal soils. LaValle noted that there are vacant properties in the City with good soils that are not developing. Fahey stated that his position is that given the track record of Frattalone, the City require a$200,000 bond at this time with the bond amount to increase in the 8'~' year. Pedersen pointed out that Frattalone may not continue to be the owner of the property and then the City would be dealing with someone who does not have a proven track record. Scalze suggested that a five-year term for the interim use might be an option. Morelan suggested a laddered amount for the bond over the ten-year period and pointed out that if the amount was not increased as required by the City, the City would have the option for pulling the license. Fahey suggested that this is a viable business that has been run successfully and noted that the City has not received a significant amount of complaints about the business. Fahey indicated that whether or not this business is the highest and best use of the site is not a compelling reason in his consideration of the interim use permit. Pedersen noted that Frattalone has indicated that he cannot build a high- quality building on this site due to soil conditions. This is not prime industrial property. Fahey noted that the Council never developed a consensus on what would be the highest and best use of the site. Pedersen pointed out that when the roads do not hold in this area, it is difficult to expect that this property could develop with a high-quality building. Fahey suggested that the Council reach consensus on the bonding piece. LaValle felt that the $500,000 bond was high for a long-term business owner with a proven track record. Morelan pointed out that the ownership of the business could change. Fahey stated that he would like to see some alternatives. He felt the recommendation of staff for a$500,000 bond was onerous. He suggested that the City Attorney and City Administrator look at alternatives and come back with a recommendation for the Council that will meet everyone's needs.