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Mounds View City Council October 24, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 14 • F. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:15 p.m. to Consider Resolution 6658 Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Diseased Tree Removals G. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:20 p.m. to Consider Resolution 6661 Approving. an On-Sale Wine and an On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Taiko Sushi Bar located at 2394 Highway 10 in Mounds View MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda A and C through G. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 6664 Authorizing Entering into Grant Agreement with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) in the Amount of $1,635,500 Councilmember Gunn stated that with the activity and dollar amount, she would like a staff report to inform the public what this relates to. Mayor Marty read the Cooperative Agreement, Page 4, Item 13, last sentence, indicating: "Notwithstanding termination of this Agreement by the County due to the City's inability to obtain funds from the State of Minnesota, the City shall remain liable to reimburse the County • for all funds expended or owing to the consultant for work done prior to termination by the County of its contract with theconsultant." He asked what happens if the City does not get the money expected from the State. Economic Development Coordinator Backman advised that Ramsey County does expect to be reimbursed for the services they incur. He explained that the City does have money earmarked, a $5 million appropriation that was put in the redevelopment account. The Council has a copy of the draft agreement his office received the last week of September. He stated he believes the City is protected that way. Mayor Marty read Page 1 of the Design Grant, first line, indicating: "This agreement shall be effective as of April 12, 2005..." He stated this is the first he has seen this document. Economic .Development Coordinator Backman explained staff has had lengthy discussions with DEED on this agreement. The April date is included because there was work by Ramsey County pertaining to this but they knew there were no dollars until approved by the State, which occurred during the session. Councilmember Thomas asked if it is retroactive. Economic Development Coordinator Backman answered in the affirmative. • Mayor Marty questioned .the comment in Section 2.03, Completion of Predesign Stage, indicating: "The Public Entity shall diligently pursue and complete, or cause to be completed,