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COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1998 <br /> Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Lakeland Bank, Apollo Drive Phase 3/Lake <br /> Drive, Site Plan Review. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried with <br /> Council Member Lyden voting no. <br /> Consideration of a Motion to proceed with the City Hall, Early Childhood Center and <br /> Police Department and Authorize Bonding in the Approximate Amount of$5,350,000.00 - <br /> Ms. Vaske explained that at the Council Work Session on Wednesday,April 8, 1997, discussion <br /> was centered on the Civic Center funding options. There seemed to be a consensus by the <br /> Council to proceed on the project with the issuance of bonds of approximately $5,350,000,to be <br /> paid by property taxes. The bonds will be issued when the conditions by Springsted are met, <br /> which are: <br /> 1. That the City has the funds available and is willing to transfer those funds to the <br /> construction fund. <br /> Agree with the exception of repaying the water and sewer funds with proceeds <br /> from sale of City property. <br /> 2. To determine if the Early Childhood Facility should be included in the bond. <br /> Agree to free current Area and Unit funds for possible park land purchase. <br /> 3. Title to the land must be obtained with title insurance secure. <br /> Bill Hawkins is currently addressing this issue. <br /> 4. Final agreement with the School District on the lease. <br /> A signed lease agreement with the School District is on file. <br /> 5. Refine estimates for total costs and square footage of the facilities. <br /> Brian Wessel is handling preparation of this information. <br /> Ms. Vaske asked the Council to approve the motion to proceed with the Civic Complex as <br /> presented, with the sale of bonds of approximately$5,350,000 to follow when all of the above <br /> conditions are met. <br /> Mr. Hawkins gave the Council an update of the land title situation, stating that the title from the <br /> County has been acquired, although the land owner does have the right to appeal the decision <br /> regarding compensation. The County was seeking title insurance which would be completed this <br /> week. <br /> u <br /> 8 <br />