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September 28, 20 hardships that people face. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting discussed the City's ' current deferment program. He commented further on the State Statute 429 assessment process the City must follow. City Attorney Sonsalla reported the City had to follow State Statute when it came to deferment terms. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas discussed the past assessment rates for City Improvement Projects and asked what type of fluctuations would occur in prices going forward. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated the price ofoil can fluctuate and noted contractor availability was die biggest concern. Motion by Councilmember Axberg, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 7:01 p.m. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked for comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Axberg, seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt the assessment ' Resolution contained in the 2021 Special Assessment Report, Project 20-1, 2020 Street Rehabilitation. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Council Business 1. Consider a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit Amendment and Variance for Global Academy to Authorize a Gymnasium Addition to the Existing Campus at 3000 5th Street NW. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director ofCommunity Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director ofCommunity Assets and Development Gozola stated Global Academy is proposing to place a new gymnasium addition on the SW corner of their existing building to serve the existing student body and allow all students to have daily physical education opportunities. The gym space would also include one new office, new bathrooms, and a storage area. Staff commented further on the request and noted the Planning Commission recommends approval based on the findings of fact and recommended conditions. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked if there were any concerns noted by the Planning Commission the Council should be made aware of Assistant DirecWtifCommunityAssets and Development Gozola stated there were none. He noted the Planning Commission heard the concerns raised by the neighbors, but the Planning Commission believed the proposed location forthe gym was appropriate. Councilmember Allen asked if the walking path from the lower level parking lot would be ' impacted. Helen Fiske, Global Academy representative, explained people do walk through the parking lot to 5' Street. She noted the new gym would not affect the path or where people walk. Motion by Councilmember Dunswortl, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to adopt a Page 3 of 4 Council Business 1. Consider a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit Amendment and Variance for Global Academy to Authorize a Gymnasium Addition to the Existing Campus at 3000 5t° Street NW.