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February 26, 2008 Councihnember Bauman questioned the reason for possibly granting the extension. Ms Gundlach answered that since nothing has changed and in order to save time and money, an extension could be granted. Councilmember Bauman asked the applicant the reason for allowing the permits to expire. Mr. ' Ordway stated that he was unaware of the expiration term on the pennits; until Ms, Gundlach contacted him in February to notify him. Councilmember Bauman indicated her discontent with the fees being charged to tenants, primarily the post Office. City Attorney Charles LeFevere explained that if council determines not to grant the extension, the only item available for negotiation would be land use issues. Director of Community Development Grant Femelius explained that if the council would prefer to renegotiate the business deal made with the post Office; that could be addressed at a future date. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Counci7member Doffing to adopt the attached Resolution approving a 180 -day extension of previous land use approval for the north 155A0 feet of Lot 4, Block 1, Mainstreet Village First Addition, Common Interest Community Number 416 (500 5th Ave NV). 3 Ayes -1 Nays, Motion Carried Ayes: Mayor Larson, Councilmembers Doffing and Burg Nay: Councilmember Bauman 5. Consideration to establish Northwest Quadrant Financial Task Force Committee. Report No. 08-075. Resolution No. 08-025. City Manager, Dean Lotter reported council expressed an interest in creating a citizen task force to look at financial modeling for the overall financial performance of the Northwest Quadrant. "Ihe task force would last for twelve months, unless modified by council action. Council would determine overall membership. Councilmember Doffing reported the resolution indicated Newspaper advertisement for recruitment. Mr Lotter reported it was up to council determination as to how they would prefer to recruit. Councilmember Bauman indicated she would like to see both council appointees as well as media recruitments. Councilmember Burg questioned the scope of the task force's mission. Mr. Lotter explained that Council could determine the scope of the task force, and staff would take direction from the council. Councilmember Doffing read the section of the resolution detailing with the duties of the task force. Councilmember Doffing and Mayor Larson both spoke favorably of the idea of having task force members with financial expertise. Councilmember Bauman also expressed her support of the task force. Councilmember Burg expressed her desire to seek development opportunities expeditiously. ' Motion by Councilmember Doffing, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to table the item 4 Ayes —0 Nays, Motion Carried S. Consideration to establish Northwest Quadrant Financial Task Force Comrnittee. Report No. 08-075. Resolution No. 08-025.