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<br /> <br />Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. He advised that Council’s feedback will be incorporated into <br />updated plans. <br />4. Land Use, Java Companies Purchase Agreement <br />Community Development Director Michael Grochala presented with Mark Crowe of Java <br />Companies. Director Grochala provided background on the sale of a parcel at Lake Drive and 77th <br />Street to Java Companies, including conditions that were included in the sale; a notable condition <br />was that north of a new street which will be installed, no automotive repair, car wash, or motor <br />fuel stations would be allowed. Java has proposed a site plan for a daycare, a quick lube oil change <br />location, a coffee drive-thru, and a car wash. As the purchase agreement sits, the proposed uses <br />would violate the purchase agreement. Director Grochala sought Council input as to the <br />proposed uses and inquired of Council’s interest in modifying the purchase agreement terms to <br />allow for striking of the auto repair restriction. <br />Mr. Crowe advised Council of the company’s vision for the development and advised that Java <br />does not believe the oil change location to fit the definition of an auto repair business; therefore, <br />they believe they are working within the terms of the purchase agreement. <br />Council held discussion on converting the zoning for the parcel from Neighborhood Business (NB) <br />to General Business (GB). Discussion was also held on the proposed car wash as Councilmembers <br />noted that a previous application for a car wash was denied by Council, though some members <br />have received feedback from residents about the need for a car wash in the City. The consensus <br />of Council was that rezoning would be supported, a car wash was generally supported in the <br />proposed area, but that Council does not support the oil change use at this time. <br />Ms. Catherine Decker, 614 Pine Street, said that she agreed with Councilmember Cavegn’s <br />position that it is odd to odd to approve a car wash when one was just declined. She said the only <br />difference she can see is that Mr. Ruhland will be voting. She wants to know why he recused <br />himself from the vote on this property? <br />Councilmember Ruhland replied that his involvement in this was connecting parties involved in <br />the sale of the land and that he was not compensated. He recused himself to eliminate any <br />appearance of a conflict of interest or impropriety. <br />Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, added comments about his confusion as he believes the <br />property sale was not “put on the open market.” <br />5. Utility Meter Reading Equipment and Customer Portal <br />Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams presented for discussion implementation of a tower <br />base station and antenna to allow for remote utility meter readings as well as a customer portal. <br />If approved, the implementation of this would allow for 1200 MXU radios to be read on an hourly <br />basis, with the MXU communicating back to the base station every 4 hours. The customer portal <br />would allow residents with a utility account to see their water use on a monthly basis via an app. <br />74