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Mr. Schroeder expressed the hope that the Public Works Department would be in the block building before snowfall. He added that he expects to hold onto the Highway #47 facility for a year or so and stated it is easier to move when you can take your time. Mr. Schroeder reiterated that he would like to get some of the cost estimates and then bring this issue back to the Committee. The Finance Committee directed that Mr. Mcvissen conduct an inventory of equipment for storage space purposes and what could be stored where and that he meet with Mr. Schroeder and Mr. Jankowski to discuss the issue of renting out the metal facility. The Committee agreed that Mr. Schroeder should present the rental/refurbishing figures when they become available. Councilmember Beyer stated that Mr. Mevissen is to be informed of everything. She stated she does not want anything else like this issue again. Mr. Schroeder stated that Council had previously authorized the purchase option on Lot 3, Block 1, Gateway 4th Addition, and he requested authorization to close on the property on or about September 15, 1994. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to recommend City Council authorize closing on Lot 3, Block 1, Gateway 4th Addition. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #6: Authorize Appraisal/Acquisition of Right-of-Way/Easement for Utility Extension for Anoka Electric Cooperative City Adminisu:ator Schroeder stated that City Council initiated several actions relating to the expansion of Anoka Electric Cooperative into a new facility proposed in Section 27. Council authorized a feasibility study on the project and also authorized proposals for engineering services to provide utility extensions to this facility. He anticipated that a portion of the utility will need to be extended to the facility outside of existing rights-of- ways or utility easements. Mr. Schroeder stated this would create the need to obtain easements and/or right-of-way to facilitate these extensions. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to recommend City Council authorize Staff to obtain proposals for appraisal/acquisition of right-of- way/easements for utility extension for Anoka Electric Cooperative. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case W/: Community Education The Finance Committee tabled this case due to lack of time. It will be placed on the next Finance Committee agenda. Finance Committee/August 22, 1994 Page 7 of 8