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Mounds View EDA June 27, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 10 parcel of property that isn’t even zoned properly, he asked that they think this through 382 completely. 383 Mr. McCarty referenced the $400,000 for bringing utilities across the highway noting that it 384 might cover the engineering fees when they look to bring Well #4 back online. 385 386 City Administrator Ulrich referenced Well #4 stating that he recently spoke with the City 387 Engineer and the well does not have to be brought online for the Medtronic project. He stated 388 that the city would be able to service Medtronic with the existing city wells and water supply. 389 390 President Marty stated that he would like to talk to the Public Works Director about this issue at 391 another time. 392 393 Barbara Haake asked at what point do they go out for bids when the city is purchasing something 394 and what is the limit. 395 396 President Marty stated that the limit is $50,000 and they are only required to have one bid. He 397 assured Ms. Haake that they do advertise for bids. 398 399 Ms. Haake stated that Mr. McCarty’s points are very legal and Mr. Amundsen also had good 400 questions adding that it would be nice if they had time to answer their questions. She 401 acknowledged her understanding that they are on a limited time schedule and fast track noting 402 that she does believe that they should have had more options to consider. She stated that the vote 403 tonight, 12.5 in the City Charter says they can go for referendum adding that she wants everyone 404 to know that this is what they intend to go for. She stated that they want Medtronic to be aware 405 that this is their plan once it goes into the ordinance process adding that the do not believe that 406 there has been tough enough negotiations. 407 408 David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, stated that he has followed this very closely noting that he 409 has always been an opponent of the city owning a golf course because it loses money every year. 410 He stated that he is appalled that a group of people put out a document that states the only entity 411 is the golf course makes money noting he has documentation from the Finance Director that the 412 golf course has lost money every year. He stated the numbers are in adding that anyone 413 following this project knows the numbers. He stated that it is his belief that there is a group of 414 people that just does not want Medtronic there they want a golf course. He stated that he does 415 not believe that a city should be in a business and that the golf course should stand on their own. 416 He indicated that the golf course owes the city over $4 million dollars adding that the citizens 417 have elected this Commission and the Council to make the right decision here. He stated that he 418 does not care if Medtronic affects him now adding that he is sure that it would benefit future 419 generations. He stated that he hopes they make the right decision noting that the residents have 420 voted noting the recent survey. He stated that he believes the results noting that the city has hired 421 professionals to do this work and would take their word that the information provided is correct. 422 He stated that they have one opportunity to get one of the best companies who treat their 423