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City Council Meeting Minutes October 16, 2012 Page 14 of 15 Included in the language of the RFP are the types of incentives which may be available for the redevelopment. Those incentives include discounted purchase price or donation of the property; forgiveness of open space land dedication requirements; rebates of building permit fees of Construction Use taxes and grants or loans to the project. These incentives may encourage new proposers because it provides more certainty than the previous RFP and shows the City's commitment to complete the project. The RFP includes the submittal requirements; requirement for landmarking and a conservation easement. The timeframe contemplated may change if the proposals are different and difficult to compare; additional time may be needed. Additional time may also be needed to negotiate an acceptable agreement with the selected proposer. Questions relative to sales projection or property tax estimation were omitted from the RFP. Based on Council's direction, staff will prepare a revised RFP and present to Council for final approval at the November, 5, 2012 City Council meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Dalton addressed the email received from Architect Eric Hartkronft relative to the questions and issues he would like to see included in the RFP. Economic Development Director DeJong stated he would review Mr. Hartkronft's suggestions. Council member Loo suggested the RFP be sent to non-profit organizations. She noted some of the buildings are not in use. Mayor Muckle supported providing more time for the RFP process and the evaluation of proposals. Council member Jasiak stated one benefit of delaying the deadline for submittals will be to give companies more time to look at their end of year budgets. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton agreed on extending the deadline CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Light announced there will open government training on Tuesday, October 30 for City Boards and Commissions from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Another open government training session is scheduled for Friday, November 2, 2012 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Both training sessions will be held in the City Council Chambers. COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No reports. ADJOURN MOTION: Council member Sackett moved for adjournment, seconded by Council member Keany All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 pm.