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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2001 Application for Minnesota Gambling Exempt Permit LG240B to Conduct Bingo at Centennial Middle School Approved OPEN MIKE Swear in Newly Appointed Planning & Zoning Board Member — The City Attorney swore in newly appointed Planning and Zoning Board member, Chris Lyden. Mr. Lyden thanked the Council for his appointment and stated it is an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Lino Lakes. Fire Chief Milo Bennett to Present Donation to the City of Lino Lakes — This item was delayed until later in the meeting. No one else was present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK Resolution No. 2001— 07, Authorizing Economic Feasibil City Council has undertaken several steps toward the de these is the preparation of a concept plan, the acq including the YMCA, and the application for a Li olek — Staff advised the e Town Center area. Among rty, discussions with developers, unities grant. The Metropolitan Council has awarde. _ W e ity that is considerably less that the City had requested. This, among other fact �rir x• the need to review the financial impacts and explore alternatives for the developm"own enter area. This review would take the form of an Economic Development Fe Staff has prepared an .`'y ,M • e scope of the study and has obtained quotes from Springsted, Inc. and Ehlers and Associa e quotes range from $7,500 to $12,500 for both consultants. If undertaken, the study wi be completed by April 1, 2001. The study is intended to be financed through the remainder of the Livable Communities planning grant. If for some reason the Metropolitan Council will not authorize the expenditure of grant proceeds for this purpose, the study would be funded from the 2001 Economic Development departmental budget. Because of their experience in the Town Center area through previous studies and their familiarity of the background of this area, staff is recommending the study be prepared by Springsted, Inc. Resolution No. 2001- 07 authorizes the preparation of the study and appoints Springsted as the consultant for the study. Council Member Carlson requested the options for the Schwan property include the Schwan's remaining on the property. She also asked if the Factors to Consider include interfund loans being repaid. Staff advised the Factors to Consider do include interfund loans being repaid.