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negotiation process and, therefore, was making the motion to table action on the permit request on the assumption some .accommodation of both positions could be worked out through further negotiations . Councilman Enrooth seconded that motion, agreeing it might be wiser to defer the .matter to another Council meeting, perceiving that, "with all the land the church has available for expansion,. there should certainly be an opportunity for differences between the parties to be worked out satisfactorily" . However, before the vote on the motion was taken, he withdrew his second to give Donald Esau, 3505 - 36th Avenue N. E. , an opportunity to comment on the issue. Mr. Esau identified himself as the .owner of one of .the two homes directly behind the existing church. and the proposed addition. He referred to. the extensive. testimony on the harm he believes he would suffer if the addit-ion is permitted, but said he wanted to. go on record as , "supporting the church over the years because they have been good neighbors and have provided a necessary service for the community" . Mr. Esau indicated he perceives the neighbors don't want the situation to. deteriorate - into a "win/lose" proposition either . He therefore suggested another meeting between the residents and church officials be scheduled. and, in order. that any misunderstanding of positions could be avoided, that each side arrange to take their own minutes of the proceedings . He could certainly understand the church' s need for additional class- rooms, Mr. Esau said, and he wondered if it would. be possible for the City to let the church use the six classrooms in .the Wilshire School i. building without charging them rent, at least until there is some - agreement reached .about the siting of the proposed addition. The Mayor told Mr. Esau he would be happy to transmit that suggestion to the School Board, who are responsible for the school buildings . He _ also said that, although he wouldn' t..want to impose any more projects on the City staff, at this time, he personally would be happy to do anything in his power to get the parties together.. The suggestion that separate minutes should be- kept by both sides appealed to the Mayor as a means of preventing further polarization of positions . Among those present whodid not speak were Larry and Sandy Antczak, who live directly behind the church, Mrs. Esau, and Elmwood members , Mrs . Jones , Dennis Olson and Paul Stewart. Councilman Enrooth again seconded the motion to table action on the Elmwood addition request which passed unanimously. Chair Makowske concluded the Commission report by telling the Council she understood the LePepiniere school officials would be returning with a proposal for wall signage for the center. Councilman Enrooth indicated he had noticed two incidents of homes in the City which had been left only partially constructed for long periods of time. The Manager indicated he had been able to persuade one of the owners to complete the job but wasn' t certain the same procedures would awork in the second instance.