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Louisville City Council Meeting December 16, 2003 Page 10 of 18 There was considerable Council discussion with regards to the agreement relative to letters of credit; mill levy credit; sales tax credit; special assessments for roadways, traffic lights, and sidewalk improvements; water rebates; special districts; and expansion of City water and sewer facilities. Levihn asked for clarification on the concerns expressed by Staff. Wood explained the referral process and stated through a series of meetings all the applications are reviewed and responses are given back to StorageTek. Nell Schoeler, StorageTek, stated STK submitted a draft of the annexation development agreement in June, and did not receive any written comments from the City Staff. In July the City Staff met with StorageTek and presented general reactions. With respect to the financing issue, StorageTek proposed the City receive all the funds and pay for all the improvements. The City Staff responded that was not acc.et~table and some other options would have to be explored, which prompted the August 25 revision submittal. She stressed the agreement is a draft and subject to discussion. Council member Keany asked STK to respond to the City Attorney's recommendation. Ament stated StorageTek did not have a problem with the City Attorney's administrative suggestions. The problem was the general comments referring to Council direction. Council member Keany asked if Staff had contemplated bringing this matter before Council. Simmons stated Staff struggled with the best forum. Council member Keany asked if Council would be in violation to discuss this agreement is a work session. Light stated it would be within the Council's authority to have a work session. Council member Brown stated his recollection of Council's decision not discuss the agreement at a work session. He asked if STK has the direction it needs to make decisions. Ament voiced her belief the Council has not given any specifics and suggested negotiations could take place at a work session. Mayor Davidson asked if Staff negotiated with the developer. Pittman commented the major issue was the financing of the infrastructure and STK addressed it by adding special districts. Council member Levihn asked if the City's Charter has changed procedures for work sessions. City Attorney Light stated the charter addresses proper procedures for work sessions. Work session provides for negotiation but precludes straw votes. Any action would be taken at a regular or special City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Sisk reminded Council of the options, to deny or continue the action. 10