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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 7, 2011 APPROVED 179 now. When the mayor asked why the developer isn't interest in extending the roadway 180 further for future development, Mr. Griffith replied it is strictly based on cost, adding that 181 there are watershed issues that would have to be dealt with down the road also. 182 183 Community Development Director Grochala added that more size to the 184 development/roadway would be great but what's being offered is fine and could act as a 185 catalyst for more. The sewer infrastructure costs can be broken down so that 186 developments pay for their use area and size. He added that easements would be required 187 from some adjacent property owners, there could be some assessments involved and 188 eminent domain may be requested. 189 190 Mr. Miller added that the area is ready for development and, from his perspective, the 191 assessments he will pay for the bridge project make this new development more 192 attractive. 193 194 Mr. Grochala noted that the question to the council is if they are interested in the public 195 improvement project attached to development of the restaurant? And is tax increment a 196 tool that could be used? 197 198 Ms. Divine added that the city Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) 199 heard a presentation on this development and have forwarded a recommendation that the 200 city use all available tools to get development going in this climate; they are very 201 supportive. 202 203 Staff was directed to continue to map out a process for future consideration. 204 205 5. Recreation Complex Update—Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed his 206 written report to the council that outlines the original and phased recreation complex 207 plans. 208 209 The mayor asked what would be the best way to start something going on the site. Mr. 210 DeGardner replied that the economy makes the project difficult since a tax levy would be 211 required. The cost of the project is somewhat reduced, however, due to the economy. 212 The mayor added that he can't see the use of dedicated park funds for the recreation 213 complex since they are need elsewhere; he'd prefer a more creative approach. 214 215 A council member noted that the recreation complex plans are very classy but he can see 216 that the price is a problem. He distributed information indicating some of his ideas to get 217 a facility up and going, noting that some are more non-traditional. Also he thinks seeking 218 some (corporate) sponsorship of the facilities is a good idea. 219 220 The mayor remarked that he is interested in seeing some energy develop at the site just to 221 get things moving. He recognizes that funding will be difficult. 222 5