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City Council Regular Meeting - 07/26/04 Minutes - Page 27 judge on August 16, 2004, and if someone contested the authority of the HRA at that time, the judge would make a determination. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her concern that the City Council had not been consulted prior to the HRA's process; and sought further explanation from staff as to the intent for the property . Ms. Bennett reviewed several alternatives under consideration by the HRA, noting that the HRA would be very amenable to consulting with the City Council on the future use of the property; further noting that the Chair had been in recent contact with the Mayor, and the HRA's minutes and agendas were provided to the City Council for information purposes. Mayor Klausing noted that this issue brought up an area for further discussion on HRA authority without clear Council direction, but was not part of tonight's requested action. Councilmember Kough opined his disapproval of the use of Eminent Domain, and recommended discussions with the property owner. Councilmember Maschka responded that the City had been in consultation with the property owner for a number of years. [2.1] Maschka moved, Schroeder seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10235 entitled, "A Resolution Determining that a Certain Parcel if Occupied by a Structurally Substandard Building and is to be Included in a Tax Increment Financing District. " City Attorney Anderson, in response to further quenes of Councilmember Ihlan regarding TIF procedures, deferred to Development Attorney Jim Casserly at a later date. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn noted that the HRA authority was limited to residential, not commercial properties. Mr. Kysylyczyn expressed strong disappointment in his perception of the lack of