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City Council Regular Meeting —10/25/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 16 determination. City Attorney Anderson advised that it was staff's and the City Attorney's intent to provide additional information (i.e., framework and time line for the process) to the City Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting, November 8, 2004. City Attorney Anderson requested that the City Council consider requesting the 15 day extension at tonight's meeting. 4410.1100 (Page 992/993) Maschka moved, Ihlan seconded, in accordance with Minnesota State Statute § 4410.1100, Subpart 7 entitled, "Time limits," to extend the 15-day period by an additional 15 days. City Attorney Anderson and staff were directed to return to the November 8, 2004 meeting with their interpretation regarding exclusive negotiations contract implications. Further discussion ensued regarding the time frame and process issues. Michael Noonan, Rottlund Homes Mr. Noonan advised the City Council, that if it proved beneficial, the developer was willing to enter into discussions to rule the 60/120-day rule off the table in everyone's best interest to have the procedure take place in an open and fair manner, and to run its course. Mr. Noonan advised that the developer was prepared to consent to a waiver of the 60-day rule in writing, at the discretion of the City Attorney. Mr. Noonan requested Council clarification regarding the Contract for Exclusive Negotiations, and the pending December 31, 2004 deadline; and requested Council consideration to modify that Contract in lieu of the developer's willingness to waive the 60-day rule for application consideration and review. City Attorney Anderson advised the City Council that it would be most beneficial for the Council and Rottlund Homes to voluntarily reach agreement between the parties for an automatic stay provision be implemented until the environmental