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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 1999 Staff was directed to prepare a resolution outlining why the City agreed to a sales price that is less than the appraised value of the land. Staff was also directed to prepare an ordinance authorizing the sale. The ordinance will be brought to the July 12, 1999, Council meeting. Council Member Neal suggested that the selling price be $40,000 in recognition of the time and money the Legion Club has expanded in its effort to relocate in Lino Lakes. Mayor Sullivan called for a 10- minute break. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 99 - 48, directing staff to prepare an ordinance authorizing the sale of a one -acre parcel of City owned property to the Blaine American Legion for $50,000. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Lyden explained a selling price of $50,000 is a compromise between Council Members. Mayor Sullivan stated she could not support an additional $10,000 discount because the property is to be sold by the City to pay off other property debts within the Town Center. An additional discount cannot be justified to the taxpayers because this piece of land is valuable commercial property. Council Member Bergeson asked for assurances that the building actua e proposal that was shown to the Council at an earlier meeting. He stated he is not in f �. ±r • an d- discount. The Legion Club has agreed to a selling price of $60,000. He explained • e ng price is not an indication of being opposed to the project. Motion carried with Council Member Berge _� ��'�� u an voting no. 9 Resolution No. 99 - 48 can be foun ;. f these minutes. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPAR , .. • VE PECCHIA Consideration of Hiring Full ime Police Records Clerk, Steve Mortenson - Upon adoption of the agenda, this item was deleted. Consideration of Hiring Full -Time Police Officer, Travis Muyres, Steve Mortenson - Staff requested authorization to present a conditional job offer to Mr. Travis Muyres as a Police Officer for the City of Lino Lakes effective on or about July 15, 1999, contingent upon a successful completion of the background investigation and psychological and medical examinations. Council Member Lyden moved to approve a conditional job offer to Mr. Travis Muyres, effective July 15, 1999, contingent upon a successful completion of the background investigation and psychological and medical examinations. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8