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MINUTES APPROVED: March 1, 2011 David Moore, 8681 Stillwater Blvd., questioned the initial investment, fast track project, cost overn.in, taxes and how will the City pay for this project. Deb Krueger, 4452 Lake Elmo Ave. N., stated her support for the proposed project. Additional information regarding the financing is available. MOTION: Mayor Johnston moved to adopt Resolution No. 2011-007B approving a Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 834 for the Location of an Early Childhood and Family Center in the City of Lake Elmo. Council Member Park seconded the motion. Council Member Park suggested adding to the motion that the City is really interested in No. 2011-007A which provides school district purchase of the property, and the city waiving the sewer and water connection charges. MOTION: Council Member Emmons moved to amend the Motion that the City communicate to the district that the City prefers the purchase alternative and request the school board provide that alternative strongest consideration. Council Member Park seconded the motion. Council discussed the financial obligations, extra responsibilities if leased, terms negotiated, alternatives, and the necessary affirmation from the City. The Mayor also stated that the purchase alternative had only been presented to the District within the past 24 hours and Assistant Superintendent Queener probably could not speak for the School Board regarding the alternate option. Council Members Park and Emmons respectively withdrew their motion and second to amend. MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to make a substitute Motion to approve Resolution No. 201 1-007A approving a Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 834 for the Location of an Early Childhood and Family Center in the City of Lake Elmo, with ownership by the District. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION: Council Member Park moved to amend the previous motion to allow the City to proceed with the approval of Resolution No. 2011-007B, should the District not concur with the purchase alternative, provided there are no outstanding legal issues with the lease alternative. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion to amend. The Motion to amend passed 5-0. The original Motion, as amended, then passed 5-0. City Administrator Messelt requested Council and legal clarification regarding whether it would be necessary to return for Council action should the board not concur with the purchase alternative. The Council and Attorney agreed it would not be necessary. Consideration of Resolution No, 2011-008 Regarding a Pronosed Purchase Option (PO) for Property Owned by Lake Elmo Business Park Company for locating an Early Childhood Education Family Center in Lake Elmo LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL, February 17, 201 1. 2