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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 23, 2015 Page 30 the City, he also understood Mr. Buelow's concerns that it affected marketability of the project. Mr. McNamara clarified that the bank was not intending to take the fire station as security, but was concerned about the overall marketability of the site and project, with differences in whether or not the fire station remained perhaps negligible. Councilmember Willmus opined that the fire station could come down provided sufficient protections were included in the Development Agreement to protect the City for any loss incurred, which was one point of negotiation. Councilmember Willmus recognized concerns of the bank and GMHC in marketing the project; however, he opined that a way could be found to make this work and protect the City's future interest in the property if the development should fail. Ms. Olson opined that this could be dealt with early on in the project, as the speed at which the units were selling should be obvious. Motion to Extend At approximately 9:56 p.m., Laliberte moved, Willmus seconded, extending the meeting beyond the curfew for the purpose of completing discussion on this item (14.c) and the following item, 14.b scheduled for open session. Amendment McGehee moved, Etten seconded, a friendly amendment to complete only this item (14.c) and no other agenda items. At the request of Councilmember Etten as to Councilmember McGehee's rationale in not com- pleting other items on the agenda, Councilmember McGehee responded that she had a number of comments on item 14.b and did not wish to delay the meeting longer. Roll Call (Amendment) Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee and Laliberte. Nays: Roe. Motion carried. Roll Call (Original Motion as Amended) Ayes: Willmus, Etten., and McGehee. Nays: Laliberte and Roe. In response to having a single entity involved Councilmember McGehee also not- ed the need to determine which option to move forward with; opining that she found the 18 unit proposal more agreeable and salable to the community. Mayor Roe noted that there remained several unanswered questions, but they all did not have to be resolved tonight, but that a decision providing clear direction to staff did need to be made tonight.