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City Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 1999 • Page 7 1 Mornson summarized the Salvation Army camp brainstorming session held April 26, 1999 at 2 which 20-25 individuals and a hired facilitator broke into small groups and went through 3 exercises to determine possible land uses and sources of funding. He stated that the group's 4 consensus was that the land should be reserved for open space or possibly a combination of 5 corporate headquarters and open space. He added that the facilitator will compile the results of 6 the meeting for presentation at the May 18, 1999 Chamber of Commerce meeting. 7 8 Morrison stated that the Salvation Army camp focus group comprised of School Board members 9 and Councilmembers has met 5-6 times to discuss strategy and how to proceed. He added that 10 this group continues to meet regularly. 11 12 Cavanaugh asked whether the audit report would be distributed to Councilmembers. Momson 13 confirmed the report will be distributed this week. 14 15 Cavanaugh asked whether the liquor operation profitability study requested at a recent 16 worksession had been prepared. Mornson stated he did not recall such a request but would look 17 into it. iCavanaugh asked whether roofing material would be accepted at the Spring Clean-Up Day. 20 Public Works Director Jay Hartman confirmed this. 21 22 Cavanaugh asked whether the letter from the Sports Boosters to the Council which was presented 23 at a recent Parks Commission meeting was forthcoming. Momson.stated he is unsure. Thuesen 24 stated that the subject was discussed at a recent Community Services Board meeting and a letter 25 would be forwarded to the Council. 26 27 Cavanaugh asked whether City staff could provide information on the legislative reverse 28 referendum for the budget worksession. Faust stated the Minnesota Taxpayers Association has 29 such documentation which would be more accurate, and added he would fax it to Mr. Mornson. 30 31 Cavanaugh asked whether Councilmembers would be required to make any remarks at the 32 appreciation dinner. Ranallo stated he will say some welcoming and closing remarks and 33 introduce the speaker. 34 35 Cavanaugh stated that the City should move forward with discussing options for collaborative 36 funding for possible purchase of the Salvation Army camp on the assumption that it is for sale. 37 38 Cavanaugh stated that purchase of the property by a non-profit group would not be beneficial to 39 the City, and other funding resources in the metropolitan area should be approached so the City can make a viable offer with collaborators. He stressed the importance of assuming that the 1 property is for sale and pursuing funding options.