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enforcement issues. Mr. Church explained that 22 sites were selected and the Opfer property was one such site. He further explained the chronology of the '_ subject. Council asked various questions of staff. Mayor Claire opened the public hearing Jeff Opfer stated that the five parking spaces were inclusive in the old development regulations and consequently, when the interim urgency ordinance took effect the project then became deficient five parking spaces. He further clarified that Mayor Claire's reference to 2-1/2 years is actually 1-1/2 years due to an insurance shortfall. He stated that the contact in January was a letter explaining the process of eminent domain action. Mr. Opfer stated that one of the issues in contention is the in-lieu fee for the improvements to the balance of Willow Road. Because at the beginning, the belief was that they would be assisting the City in the improvement of the street and providing those costs and/or that portion of the work, the work would cost in the area of $20,000-$40,000.00. He stated the quoted prices of $5.00 a square foot for the asphalt base rock, referring to the previous understanding of eight inches to the current twelve inches for the asphalt base rock. In conclusion, Mr. Opfer stated that $125,000.00 divided by five parking spaces is - $25,000.00 per parking space and that it is on the exorbitant side. Bob Burmeister, representing the Opfer family, commented that any delay in action tonight would jeopardize the "pipeline" status of the project. He requested consideration of maintaining the "pipeline" status should the issue be continued to a later date. He further requested language that gives the owner the right to terminate the agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the foundation for the building by providing written notice of termination of the agreement to the City. If termination does occur that the owners would be reimbursed for their fees. Public Comment: Juan Salvador Vilorio stated that an office building is good for the area, but that two levels is more appropriate than three levels. He further stated concerns that if the sidewalk is built, his parking would be taken away and windows in the back of the building would be problematic. Bob Baldwin requested that the Council and the City assist the Opfers in developing the property because the City is receiving something of value. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2002 -- MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 107