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City Council Meeting Minutes • October 26, 1999 Page 8 1 Mornson reported that there are several positions open for the Parks Commission, and there 2 would also be Planning Commission vacancies that need to be filled. He stated that his goal is to 3 appoint new members before the end of the year. Since the deadline for application for the Parks 4 Commission was last Friday, Mornson suggested opening up the process. 5 Ranallo stated that he was surprised that public opinion seems to hold that the Council discour- 6 ages involvement in the process of filling vacancies. Ranallo suggested that the positions be 7 opened. Mornson will advise the Council when there are candidates to interview and conducive 8 times could be arranged for meetings. 9 Mornson stated that the worksession scheduled for Tuesday,November 2, would begin at 8:00 10 p.m. Obviously, that date is the Election Day; however, Mornson stated there are only three pri- 11 maty issues on the worksession agenda so the meeting is anticipated to be brief. 12 Furthermore, Mornson stated that he has been meeting with the Hennepin Minneapolis Ramsey 13 County Rail Coalition. In essence, all of the mayors of the surrounding cities will be sending a 14 letter to the Met Council to the attention of Ted Mondale,requesting his support. Mornson 15 anticipated that the letter would be mailed by the end of the week. QMornson stated he would be continuing meetings with the Hennepin Parks Systems regarding 17 developing trail systems. 18 Mornson further reported that, at a worksession approximately two months ago, Staff introduced 19 a new policy that was created as a result of a law adopted by the state legislature. This law states 20 that the City must provide assistance to new businesses with regard to wage rates and criteria on 21 other issues. Mornson has met with the City's tax increment financing (TIF) consultant and 22 development attorney to discuss various procedures and options regarding the new law. 23 Cavanaugh inquired about arranging for a possible presentation by the Heart of the Earth School 24 regarding the School's future plans and potential items for discussion. Ranallo responded that 25 the School had previously mentioned that, once the purchase agreement was signed, the City 26 would be contacted and the School's plans revealed. In any event,the City has contacted the 27 School numerous times and, to date has not been able to obtain a response from the School. 28 Ranallo suggested that the City should be informed about the School's plans prior to the 29 moratorium being lifted. 30 Faust disclosed his belief that a purchase agreement was executed approximately two weeks ago 31 and that earnest money was exchanged. However,the actual purchase, Faust stated, will 32 probably take place next summer. Faust informed the Council that a letter from the Salvation �3 Army was sent to residents around the lake stating that the property has been sold.