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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1999 Mark Vergo, representing Mr. Rehbein, stated that they continue to talk with Mr. Baylor about the road but would support eminent domain to start the process moving. He stated they could continue to talk with Mr. Baylor even if eminent domain is approved. Council Member Lyden asked if they have approached McDonald's to offer their land. Mr. Vergo stated that he is not aware of that happening. Council Member Lyden stated that he was aware of negotiations that were not of the highest moral nature. Mr. Vergo again stated that he is not aware of that conversation. Mr. Wessel clarified that there have been only ethical discussions and Richard Engstrom has made a statement that McDonald's assured they would build in Lino Lakes. Council Member Dahl stated she spoke with Mr. Engstrom today due to receiving conflicting views and statements and, from that conversation today, Mr. Engstrom said he has a binding contract with Tim Baylor and all the permits are ready to go if the final plat were to be approved. Council Member Dahl stated that she asked Mr. Engstrom if he said that to staff and he said the only person he has talked to is Brian Wessel. Council Member Dahl sty_ she asked whether or not he would or would not come and Mr. Engstrom sail d that and had the understanding that the City of Lino Lakes wanted to go wit n. Mr. Engstrom said he was not against or for eminent domain. Council Me e 1 r. Engstrom stated that he does have a binding contract with Tim Baylor th e��$° s ed and would like to go through as soon as possible. Mr. Wessel advised that Mr. Engstrom sh indicated McDonald's remains comm the only thing keeping it from goi ted and with no appointment and gin Lino Lakes. Mr. Engstrom had stated prval of the agreement and paying for the road. Council Member Bergeson ' 3 .` at cDonald's is committed to Lino Lakes and the site controlled by Mr. Bay tha positive indication that their commitment is firm and the site is firm. Council Member Dahl s ed that McDonald's prefers Mr. Baylor's site because of the location. Council Member Lyden asked if Mr. Engstrom said anything about anyone else approaching him and offering his or her land. Council Member Dahl stated that he did indicate he had been approached. Mayor Sullivan asked if this information is relevant to the issue before the Council tonight. Council Member Neal stated that he would like to hear this information. Council Member Dahl stated that if her intention was to put someone on the spot, she would have done it before or when Mr. Rehbein's representative spoke. She advised that Mr. Engstrom stated he was approached by Rehbein but did not indicate which Rehbein. She stated her 20