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Director Perrault reported this was the case. Commissioner Grant asked why the County would stand in the way of the developer reimbursing these costs. Commissioner Huffman stated this would lead to a broader conversation that would not be held this evening. He commented at this time, the County would like to get back to the table with the City and understood there may need to be some clarification from both parties may be needed as to what the issues were. Commissioner Grant discussed the history of the density concerns for this project noting how the City and County have been going back and forth on this matter for quite some time. He questioned why the County was proposing to change these numbers at the 111h hour. He reported the City has been marching with the County for some time, arm and arm with the County. He commented on how the economy has changed over the years and how further delays would impact the development. Chair Holmes questioned what the process was going forward. Commissioner Huffman stated the mediation process going forward would be between the City and the County. Commissioner Holden commented if the plan changes in any way, the City would be required to complete a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. She reported this would take six to twelve months to complete. Commissioner Grant encouraged the County Commissioners to think back on how the City has worked to amend the plan in place to meet the County's needs. He stated he would hate to have to unpack this issue again. He suggested all parties involved get together and see where they are at. He commented the County has had conversations during the hiatus, as well as the City. He questioned if the best action moving forward after the hiatus was to jump into mediation. Commissioner Holden asked when the AUAR expired for this property. Commissioner Grant stated the AUAR expired in June of 2019. He stated this alone would be a good reason to keep this project moving forward. Commissioner Huffman summarized the comments that had been made thus far stating the group would like the project to move forward and that there was a need to better understand what the issues were at this time. He reported the County would recommend this be completed through mediation. Chair Holmes supported this recommendation.