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Attachment B the phasing for that construction option would be the same as proposed in the original proposal to start along Cope Avenue, but with construction ongoing with no anticipated delay to ensure financing was in place. Ms. Olson clarified that this would require taking down the entire site at once, and involve ponding versus extra sewer and underground tank costs for storm sewer management. Mr. Buelow noted that this option was more conservative and would not provide as unique or interesting of a plan, but would require less site and utility work and be more streamlined. Councilmember Willmus advised that his rationale in asking this question was based on his attendance at the February 17 HRA meeting, and discussion that the original project in three phases may take up to 3 4 construction seasons to complete. Councilmember Willmus asked GMHC representatives what difference they saw with the option for eighteen units. Mr. Buelow responded that Mr. McNamara from Western Bank may wish to respond, as those units had already received appraisals and that unit type already approved in the appraisal on hand. Therefore, Mr. Buelow opined it should be a quicker process, and as units were sold the financing set-up would keep rolling, with Phase I consisting of six units along Cope Avenue, then selling each additional building with construction to continue nonstop. Councilmember Willmus stated that he had some concerns with the phased approach, especially since some of it centered on demolition of the former fire station, thereby eliminating any potential use of that facility by the City in another capacity. If the building is razed, Councilmember Willmus noted that such an option was no longer available for the City, especially should future phases did not occur. Councilmember Willmus admitted his frustration with the process, and expressed appreciation to GMHC for their e-mail correspondence received today, that served to shed some light on things for him. Councilmember Willmus advised that one of those concerns was his confusion as to why GMHC didnt pursue an extension of their Preliminary Development Agreement, which that correspondence indicated they had done, causing him to reconsider tonights recommended action. While not knowing where his colleagues stood, Councilmember Willmus stated that he was not comfortable taking action tonight to terminate GMHC involvement, since he did not feel he had all of the pertinent information and background on the negotiations to-date, and needed to obtain that information from staff. Councilmember Willmus further state that he was not putting a motion on the floor at this time, but suggested it may be prudent for the City Council to step back to collect and gather information and then determine where they were at in the process and what was needed to proceed, including a clear timeline before entertaining