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Mounds View EDA June 27, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 11 employees well to come to the City of Mounds View. He encouraged the Commission to make the right decision and thanked them for their time. Jackie Ensminger, 7954 Long Lake Road stated that golfing or any sport promotes family values noting that it does not make a family have values, no sport does. She stated that family values start from within the home. She stated that in the same token greed has brought down civilizations, corporations and individuals noting that Mounds View is a very small community. She stated that she has lived in Mounds View and has become very beholden to this community. She stated that people associate Mounds View with the Mermaid and thanked Mr. Hall for all of the money they have put into the community noting that the city has not promoted itself well enough. She expressed concerns stating that the Council went before the legislature to speak for the community regarding the LGA slashing and they didn’t hear the community noting that a large corporation comes to town and there is special legislation. She stated that this does not feel right adding that she does appreciate all of the hard work and effort on this issue. Mr. Hall urged the Commission to move forward and make the decisions that need to be made to get the job done. President Marty stated that he noticed Bob Thistle, a representative from Springsted, was in the audience at the June 20th public hearing. He stated that he had a conversation with Mr. Thistle and had the opportunity to ask why he attended the public hearing and whether he had reviewed the proposal. He stated that Mr. Thistle explained that City Administrator Ulrich had invited him to the public hearing noting that he did not have an opportunity to review the proposal. He noted that a lot of questions and issues have been raised regarding the negotiation process, which has been well taken. He noted that if this deal is approved it would be for a lifetime. He acknowledged that Medtronic is on a fast track and does have a real need for this facility. He stated that his question is whether this is the best deal for all involved. He stated that if they are going to do this deal they would do it right and if they are not going to do this deal they would also do it right. He stated that he does still see several issues adding that he would like to call for a motion to table this discussion and suggested that they contact Bob Thistle with Springsted to get an outside independent evaluation of the deal they have on the table. He stated that it would give them some breathing room to determine whether they are getting the best deal for the city. Vice President Stigney called a point of order stating that tabling of motions is not in order in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. He stated that there is no motion on the floor. Commissioner Thomas clarified that tabling of a motion is not in order because there is not motion. MOTION/SECOND Stigney/Gunn To approve EDA Resolution 05-EDA-203 which states that Mounds View Economic Development Authority Resolution approving purchase agreement and contract for private development between the City of Mounds View, the Economic Development Authority and Medtronic and to waive the reading.