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City Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2015 Page 16 of 31 Council member Stolzmann stated in looking at the annexation, zoning and financial assistance agreement, she was hesitant to consider past history in quasi- judicial matters. Council member Lipton inquired whether the County wanted to proceed if everything could not be approved at once. Frank Alexander explained if the project is not approved as a package, it cannot move forward. He asked whether the Council preferred to continue this matter to the next meeting. City Manager Fleming asked City Attorney Light if the County does not like the financial assistance package the City approves, do they have to file the documents to execute the annexation or not. City Attorney Light stated the County could probably not file the documents. The City and County have 60 days to reach agreement on the financial agreement. The applicant reserves the ability to withdrawn their annexation petition and not annex the property if they don't' agree with the incentive package.. If the annexation and zoning ordinance and annexation agreement were approved, it would be conditioned upon the City and the County working within the next 60 days to enter into a mutually acceptable incentive agreement. He noted the direction given on the incentive package is not binding. Council member Keany clarified his comments on past partnerships with the County was in reference to Section 8 (a) (4) (the financial package) and not the quasi- judicial process, which can only be considered based on the evidence as presented. Mayor Muckle. asked Council if they agree to contribute $1 Million dollars between now and 2018 to this significant project for the community. He addressed rebating fees and noted the City has rebated frees on dozens of business assistance packages and it is always from the General Fund. He stated the City does this for business and can they not do this for affordable. housing. He asked the Council for a show of hands who are willing to give direction to staff on the recommended assistance package. Council member Loo commented the Council does do business assistance packages but usually they do not have such a huge negative economic financial impact. She saw a big difference and felt Council must go into this with their eyes open. Council member Stolzrnann asked for clarification on the hand vote. Mayor Muckle asked if Council is willing to approve the fiscal support staff has recommended, which totals $1 Million. Three Council members' hands rose in support of the direction to staff. Council member Stolzmann stated she could get there but there is not enough information to understand the road piece or the building permit piece. She noted the projects for funding in 2018 include the Public Works drainage for the North End; a pedestrian/drainage underpass and Highway 42 improvements. She felt if there is more information at the next meeting she could give direction to staff.