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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 9, 2011 DEVELOPER The City Administrator noted that the City sold a lot at Rice Street/Viking DEPOSIT Drive to R. J. Marco (JRR Holdings). R. J. Marco developed the Subway BILLING — project on that lot. The Administrator reported that due to title problems R.J. MARCO- that had to be resolved, the closing on the property was delayed. These SUBWAY title problems stemmed from vacation actions, etc. that occurred many years PROJECT ago in the turn -back of Viking Drive from the State. As a result of these title problems and the delay in closing on the property, R. J. Marco incurred additional costs of the project in the amount of $12,003, as outlined in their letter dated September 8, 2011. R. J. Marco owes the City a balance of $2,619.84 in zoning processing costs, and has asked that the City forgive this balance in light of the additional expenses that they incurred. The City Administrator stated that given the delay caused by the City, staff would recommend that this outstanding balance be forgiven. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -11 -221— WAIVING THE UNPAID DEVELOPER DEPOSIT BALANCE OF $2,619.84 AS REQUESTED BY R. J. MARCO (JRR HOLDINGS) DUE TO THE ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED GIVEN THE CITY'S DELAY IN GETTING THE MELANCON PLAT RECORDED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. TERRACE The City Administrator reviewed the property swap between the City and HEIGHTS Terrace Heights Mobilehome Park which resulted in the City having LAND SWAP adequate right -of -way along County Road B -2 to install an additional turn lane. DEEDS The Administrator pointed out that the acquisition of the Hostess Bakery site was also a part of this project. The Administrator noted that the Council previously approved the property divisions /combinations relative to the land swap. The appropriate deed have now been prepared for Council approval. Blesener noted that the retaining wall /landscaping project along County Road B -2 is underway and pointed out the aesthetic improvements to the area. The City Administrator reported that the landscaping will be completed in the spring. Blesener also noted the vast improvement of the entire area as a result of the Highway 36 /Rice Street project and encouraged those who have not to drive through the area to see these improvements. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 4