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Iff MIJRO-11016iX I • 3=1100, Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut Street Lauderdale, MN 55113 September 9, 2014 Farmer's Market on September 18 Bownik presented that the last Farmer's Market of the season will be held on Thursday, September 18 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Lauderdale Community Park. Public Hearings: Issuance of 'C'on uit Financing — Eldercare Project Julie Eddington, the City's bond attorney, addressed the Council regarding the preliminary approval of the City issuing conduit debt for the Eldercare project in northeast Minneapolis. Eddington explained that this is preliminary approval as the City of Minneapolis has determined there is a historic building on the Eldercare property which may have to be moved. Final approval will be asked for later in the year. Eddington explained that a neighboring city can offer its right to issue bank qualified debt to another and not be under any economic liability due to the issuance of this debt. The City will receive $90,000.00 for its participation. Mayor Dains opened the Public Hearing on the issuance of conduit debt for the Eldercare project at 8:08 p.m. No one present came forward. Mayor Dains closed the Public Hearing at 8:09 p.m. Councilor Gaasch moved to adopt Resolution 090914A — A Resolution Regarding the Issuance of a Revenue Note for the Benefit of Catholic Eldercare and Taking Actions Related Thereto. Councilor Mac Lean seconded the motion and it passed unanimousli Luther Seminary Preliminary Plat Mayor Dains stated the Luther Seminary plat was discussed in detail with City Attorney Ron Batty at the August 26 City Council Meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing on the Luther Seminary preliminary plat at 8:12 p.m. for public discussion. John Herman, attorney representing Luther Seminary from Faegre, Baker, and Daniels, addressed the Council. He stated Luther Seminary supports the preliminary plat and is not seeking utility access from Lot I to Lot 2 which will be the parcel which Luther Seminary will continue to own. Herman stated that Greenway Holdings didn't want a larger easement through their property to Lot 2 so Luther will look to other options for utilities. He also stated the buyers of Lot 1, Greenway Holdings, have agreed to give the City access to the storm water pond easement on Lot 2. Mayor Dains asked Herman about the Seminary's plans for Lot 2. Herman explained the first priority of Luther Seminary is to have it remain open space but the Seminary is also looking to the possibility of housing.