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City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 1999 • Page 6 1 however, when the contracts were signed, it was agreed that the City needed to determine costs 2 by May 15 of the final year of contracts. 3 Another issue Morrison reported on was that on Friday, October 8, 1999, the City closed on the 4 purchase of 2809 301 Avenue. This property was one of four that the City had agreed to 5 purchase. Pursuant to the Council's direction, the home will be winterized and will stay in tact 6 until certain progress on the Harding project is determined. 7 Cavanaugh responded_that a neighborhood resident had contacted him expressing concern about 8 safeguarding the property. 9 Mornson mentioned that November 10 is the tentative date to close on the two properties in the 10 Pahl area. In addition,November 29 is the tentative date to close on the Carlson property. I l Initially, the City was anticipating closings after the first of next year and Mornson is pleased 12 that all the properties being purchased will have closings by the end of the year. 13 Mornson reported that he had a meeting with the secondary parties for the St. Anthony Shopping 14 Center development. Improvements and landscaping to the Center were the primary topic for discussion. Mornson felt that the meeting was productive and the participants were receptive and 4k willing to consider various options. Custom Liquidators had a concern about losing some of the 17 store's parking due to redevelopment changes, but seemed to be agreeable to discussing 18 alternatives with the Council. In addition, Dick Krier will be present at the October 26, 1999 19 City Council meeting to review the site plan. 20 In reference to the Council's prior concern about the condition of the old New Market site, 21 Mornson stated that the weeds had been chopped down. Equally important, Mornson reported 22 that the City Staff had sent a letter to Exhaust Pros in reference to the conditional use permit vio- 23 lations and provided the business with 30 days in which to correct the violation issues. 24 Mornson wished to announce that a citizen, Kevin Morelli, received the Hospy Award at the 25 Food, Beverage, and Lodging Expo of'99. Mornson stated this is a prestigious award and is 26 bestowed upon individuals who have proven their diligence and excellent work. 27 Regarding awards, Ranallo summarized that, earlier this year, the City of St. Anthony, Police, 28 and Fire Departments participated in a videotape of a mock drunk driving crash and the 29 presentation won a local award. The presentation was subsequently entered into a national 30 contest and won first place. Ranallo wished to express warm thanks to the St. Anthony High 31 School Video Club, which had compiled the videotape. Mounds View and Roseville were cities 32 that received awards as well. S3 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS. None.