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City Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2017 Page 5 of 7 Councilmember Loo stated the land swap makes sense and gives the City a better opportunity for a parking structure. A new building on Main Street would be a nice addition to downtown. She sees the land swap as an opportunity that shouldn't be passed on Councilmember Maloney stated he appreciates Councilmember Stolzmann's perspective but notes the land swap gives a better foot print for future use. He supports the swap but wishes the Council had taken more time and had better discussion prior to entenng into something like this. Councilmember Leh agreed with Councilmember Maloney. Mayor Muckle asked for Public Comment. There were no public comments. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton stated he is concerned that land purchases are being done incrementally without a long-term plan. He is reluctant to move on future projects without more planning for the downtown area. He is concerned, in general, about the valuations being used for land purchases and if we are getting the highest and best use of properties. Councilmember Stolzmann stated this doesn't create more parking in the long run as it is a Toss of 17 spaces when the new building is complete. Additionally, this commits the City to repave this lot after construction which is an added expense. She stated filling the gap on Main Street will limit the footprint of the building in the long run She does not support the swap. Ordinance No 1729, Series 2017 — Councilmember Keany moved to approve the ordinance as amended; Councilmember Loo seconded the motion A roll call vote was taken and it passed 6-1, Councilmember Stolzmann voted no. Resolution No. 73, Series 2017 — Mayor Muckle moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Keany seconded the motion A roll call vote was taken and it passed 6- 1; Councilmember Stolzmann voted no. NORTH END MARKET — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT AND FINAL PLAT AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1730, SERIES 2016, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE NORTH END GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP) TO TRANSFER 17 RESIDENTIAL UNITS FROM PLANNING AREA 4 TO PLANNING AREA 1 AND REDUCE THE COMMERCIAL SPACE TO 40,000 SQUARE FEET IN PLANNING AREA 1 = 2nd READING —PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 12/25/16)