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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 asking that the City agree that it will not use eminent domain to acquire the property, and that the City will not require building improvements as a result of this inspection, such as installation of a fire suppression system. However, if the School Districts undertakes building improvements that triggered Code upgrades, these upgrades would still be required. The City Administrator also noted that there will be the need for City watermain upgrades in this area. The City Engineer is currently studying the specific need. The Administrator reported that upgrades to the City's water main system will also not trigger a requirement that 916 upgrade the fire suppression system within the Capitol View building. Blesener pointed out that when the County reconstructs Rice Sri•eet, additional right-of--way may be required. The Administrator pointed out that the County is not party to this agreement. He also noted that the City has preserved its rights from a public purpose standpoint, as long as the operation of the school is not impacted. The City Administrator noted that the Capitol View property has been identified as a potential redevelopment site, but the City has no plans to aggressively pursue the property given the potential cost under eminent domain factoring in relocation costs. The Administrator indicated that this agreement gives the School District some assurance that the City does not have an ulterior motive in asking for• an interior inspection of the building. Mr•. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-9-226 -APPROVING THEAGREEMENT REGARDING INTERIOR INSPECTION WITH THE NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 916 SUBJECT TO DISTRICT 916 PROVIDING THE CITY WITH ACCESS TO THE BUILDING WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITYADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener•. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ST. JUDE The City Administrator reviewed in detail his report dated September 7, TIF 2007 outlining the St. Jude TIF parameters. The first issue is the creation PARAMETERS of TIF District 5-1 as a Renewal & Renovation District, which requires the inspection of the properties included in the district to ensure that they meet the standards necessary for this type of district. This issue has been resolved with the Access Agreement for the Capitol View site.