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Mounds View City Council March 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 32 Economic Development Coordinator Carroll stated this was correct. He explained that if the funds come from DTED, it becomes City money, and then must be utilized in some manner comparable to what was set forth in the grant application. He advised that the owners of the Mermaid would not be solely responsible for the cost of the holding pond, because there is surface water drainage coming from other sites, including some of the businesses located farther down on the County road. He pointed out that this being the case, the City could attempt to pass some of the costs on to those property owners, however, inevitably, the City would have some financial responsibility, and this is a potential means to obtain funds for this. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Stigney. To Approve Resolution No 5323, a Resolution Authorizing Application for Redevelopment Grant. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Economic Development Coordinator Carroll stated there was a related topic that Economic Development Director Jopke may wish to address. He explained that the Legislature is looking at whether or not they are going to renew funding for this program, and Community Development Director Jopke had spoken with an individual that date, who had inquired if the City would be willing to go on record as supporting this program. City Administrator Whiting stated a request had come in to staff, which was related to the funding levels that the State would appropriate for this program. He indicated this request was being made by a lobbying group that works on behalf of communities around the State for additional funding, and they were attempting to see which communities might be in support of this program. He advised that he had no further details at this time, and believed that prior to requesting any statement from the Council, more information should be brought forward regarding the status of this matter at the legislative level. Economic Development Coordinator inquired if the Council would like to touch upon this matter at the next Council Work Session. Mayor Coughlin stated could discuss this matter briefly, if further information is available. City Administrator Whiting indicated staff would report back to the Council in this regard. E. Resolution 5324 Children’s Home Agreement Assistant to the City Administrator Schmidt stated the item before the Council is Resolution 5324, which authorizes the City to enter into a new lease agreement with Children’s Home Society. She explained that this item was actually before the Council, and approved in Resolution 5295, although a few modifications have been made to the contract, and staff had wanted to bring those modifications to the attention of the Council. Assistant to the City Administrator Schmidt advised that one of the modifications indicates that the base rent of $30,000 would be paid in quarterly installments during the first year, and that Children’s Home Society would be liable for the 1999 tuition, in any year they defaulted on the contract.