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City Council Meeting Minutes July 19, 2016 Page 11 of 15 other items that need to be completed to satisfy the conditions in the original agreement before closing can occur but they are willing to work towards that. Mr. Hartronft noted if the City Council is satisfied with just stabilization of the structure then that is fine, but it will cost more to get the building to a place to reuse it and make it functional. Planning and Building Safety Director Zuccaro asked if the Council wants staff to work with the applicant under Resolution 2, Series 2012 rules. A loan from the HPF is an option to serve as the match or a part of the match which would let the City stay under the rules of the Resolution. Mayor Muckle stated he is looking for a solution outside of that Resolution. Randy Caranci, 441 Elk Trail, Lafayette, CO, stated the HPF has plenty of money in it to spend on this project. His opinion was the City waives fees and gives money to other developers and he is being treated differently. Council member Loo asked what property the City is waiving all fees for. City Manager Fleming stated Mr. Caranci is likely referring to the Tebo property where the seller would not sell the property without the condition of the building fees being waived. Michael Menaker stated this is not a business deal and will never make money. That is why there is the HPF. That money should be used for this project and allow it to finish. He agreed with the mayor; find a way to make this work. Mayor Muckle asked if the Council had any objections to directing staff to find other options. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton had no objection to exploring options but did want some understanding of what the City will have to finance in the future phases including any loans. Council member Stolzmann would like to see what is brought back to stay within the guidelines of Resolution No. 2. If substantial changes are made it should go back to the HPC first. She added there are plenty of other projects on which to spend the money, the fund will not be endless. Mayor Muckle noted the resolution is a resolution of denial. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 35, Series 2016, Council member Maloney seconded the motion. Motion passed 6 -0, Council member Keany absent.