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Mr. Bart Simon and Mr. Sobczak provided feedback on the lengthy process of gaining site <br /> approvals. They asked for a process with a set end date and clear benchmarks that will result in <br /> approval to move forward. They explained that the project team is under pressure to gain <br /> approvals to finalize costs in a volatile environment. <br /> Director Leininger acknowledged that the referenced delays stem from the lack of specificity <br /> within the city's zoning code and the lack of specific timelines within the code. <br /> Councilmember Bullock advocated for 2-3 bedroom units to attract families. He asked Mr. <br /> Simon to expand more upon his view of the transformational aspects of the projects. <br /> Mr. Simon spoke to the beauty of the renderings, the cohesion, the intimacy, and other aspects of <br /> the project compared to similar projects in other communities. <br /> Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to enter executive session for the <br /> purpose of discussing real estate transactions and other things. Included in executive session will <br /> be Council, staff, members of the administration present, develop-related individuals present. <br /> Council will meet by itself before the other individuals listed will join. <br /> A roll call vote was conducted as follows: <br /> Yea: Baker, Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Marx, Rader, Shachner <br /> Nay: none <br /> Motion passed. Committee of the Whole entered executive session at approximately 6:35 p.m. <br /> At 7:43 p.m. a motion was made and seconded to exit executive session. <br /> A roll call vote was conducted as follows: <br /> Yea: Baker, Bullock, Kepple, Marx, Rader, Shachner <br /> Absent: Litten <br /> Nay: none <br /> Motion passed. Committee of the Whole entered executive session. <br /> Committee of the Whole adjourned at 7:44 p.m. <br /> 3 <br />