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Mayor.Ramsey stated that if someone was interested in a long -term lease, perhaps he would advocate spending money on the building. He stated that in the interim he would like to research the issue further. City Administrator Ulrich stated that there is the issue of the existing employees that utilize the space, even though they are transient employees. He stated that they have been given copies of this report and been informed that if they have any respiratory issues they should let the City know. He stated that he doesn't feel a full intensive investigation of the building is necessary if the City is not looking to lease the building out. Councilmember McGlone stated that he has trouble with the idea of sharing reports with staff that he feels don't mean anything. He stated that he doesn't understand why the school didn't do this testing on their own. Councilmember Look stated that since the City has notified staff that there may be a potential problem, he thinks that the City now has liability. He stated that he would like to get an estimate on what an air quality test would cost. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he doesn't want to discredit this individual's work, but now the City has this information and it is public, so the City is obligated to share this with staff. He agrees that the City is obligated to get an air quality study done now. There was a Consensus to get a cost estimate for an air quality assessment and a series of health standards to follow. 2) Rick Foster Purchase Agreement and Property Sale City Administrator Ulrich stated this is an issue that goes back to February 2006. He stated that, at that time, the City entered into an agreement with River's Bend Holdings, LLC to sell a 5 -acre piece of property. He stated that in exchange for selling that for a discounted price, the City received a few considerations, such as a trail easement and access rights to Highway #47 to a development occurring in that area. Community Development Director Miller distributed copies of a site plan for a two -story senior assisted living facility. City Administrator Ulrich stated that if the Council does not have objections, they will move forward per the direction of the previous Council. Councilmember Look stated that he wasn't here at the time the deal was made, but selling 5 acres for $50,000 doesn't make sense to him. City Administrator Ulrich stated that it is well below market value, but a portion of the property is unusable. City Council Work Session / February 10, 2009 Page 4 of 6