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City Council Meeting Minutes July 28, 2015 Page 22 of 28 Council member Stolzmann inquired where the new regional stormwater retention pond is located. Economic Development DeJong stated it is not located on this property. Council member Stolzmann supported some walking trails on the northern portion of the property, to provide a safer area for people running than Empire Road. She asked the applicant if they had plans for the metal building. Mr. Suffolk felt this would be a wonderful spot for a retail location or a bike shop. Council member Stolzmann suggested the applicant look into the social history before removing the building. Mr. Suffolk stated they do not plan to remove the building. Council member Lipton addressed the two five year extensions on the lease. Economic Development Director DeJong stated the applicant has proposed two five -year extensions. He asked for Council direction on a reasonable timeframe. Council member Lipton felt any extension should be re- evaluated before a five -year extension. He agreed with Council member Stolzmann there may be a future municipal need to expand the wastewater treatment plant. He also felt during the renewal period the lease should be re- evaluated against the market value of the property. Council member Loo voiced her concern over community events and parking, but stated the redevelopment would come before the Planning Commission. Economic Development Director DeJong stated it would be addressed through a Special Review Use process. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ stated if they are adding square footage there is an administrative process. Notice would be sent to surrounding properties within 200'. A special event associated with use of the property would require a Special Review Use. Council member Loo noted there is a concern over additional traffic and parking issues. Mr. Suffolk explained a community event would be a meeting space and they would apply for special events permits. Generally, it would be for athletics and for group runs. Mayor Muckle supported the use of the space and the expansion of the trail system. He felt this use would be a good fit for the property. With respect to the two five -year extensions, he felt the lease should be re- evaluated. He supported boat/RV storage on the snorkel area. He was not concerned about access to Highway 42. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ stated staff is not concerned about the volume of storage units on Highway 42, but rather their size and the speed they enter onto a state highway. He stated they are keeping an open mind with the applicant. Council member Loo suggested Council direct staff to work with both applicants on an agreement to share the space. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked whether staff could work with the applicants to allow RCL to use the snorkel area with access to Empire Road. Economic Development Director DeJong explained the important part would be to get an amiable solution to getting access off Empire Road.