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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1999 Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 99 - 140, as presented, with the intention of addressing Resolution No. 99 - 138, however, if Resolution No. 99 - 140 is not adopted, then Resolution No. 99 - 138 will not be addressed. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Lyden stated that Mr. Baylor is bringing to Lino Lakes one of the most exciting McDonald's and to be respectful of him and to allow him to reach a settlement, he has asked for a couple weeks, which he believes, is a reasonable request. Council Member Bergeson stated that the Council has extended the discussion of McDonald's several times before and he thinks ample opportunity has been granted during those extensions to negotiate with the City and private parties so he supports moving ahead. Council Member Neal stated according to Mr. Baylor's letter of May of last year, maybe the City should consider helping finance the project. He stated that if the City wants commercial businesses, it may need to help them financially to get them in Lino Lakes. Mayor Sullivan stated this request of a year ago last May did not r what the Council is doing today and if it had been done, this w development would be in. Motion carried with Council Members Dahl an Resolution No. 99 - 140 can be found at t nutes. CONTINUED - Consideration Authorize Eminent Domain Brian Wessel — Mr. Wesse feasibility study and a ing but to request oint and the No. 99 -138, Initiate Feasibility Study and ive Iltiprovements Phase 4 - (4/5 Vote Required) — ecommended approval of the resolution ordering a minent domain. Council Member Berge assTed how long this report would take. Mr. Hawkins estimated the Council would receive i 'd -January. Council Member Bergeson requested the report to be completed as quickly as possible. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 99 - 138, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Dahl noted the agenda statement indicated that a 4/5 vote was required but staff has indicated that this was a mistake and a 3/5 vote was required. She asked if there is anything else that could be brought back to the Council relating to this project that would require a 4/5 vote. Mr. Hawkins advised that under a 429 process, a 3/5 vote is required; if a City initiated the project, a 4/5 vote is required; and a majority vote is required if petitioned by 35% of the benefiting property owners 22