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Councilmember Elvig thought the elements that were important were returning funds to the RALF program and that the taxes would be paid. He was not in favor of taking over the property and then raising the lease amount for the current property owner. He thought it would be better to leave the lease and capture the tax dollars for the next year, advising the current business that the lease rate may change in the next year. Councilmember McGlone stated that he had a little experience in this area, as recently he attempted to get an appraisal of an outdoor storage property. He advised that it was difficult to get an exact number right now because of the lack of comparables. Councilmember Wise stated that he has also experienced some of those problems. He stated that the RALF funds used to purchase the property actually limit the use because eventually the property would be taken. Councilmember Look was frustrated with this process and that the City would continue this far down the path without knowing the "landmines" that await them. He encouraged staff to ensure that this does not happen again. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by CouncilmemberWise, to Approve Option B, a land lease for the 1.65 acre parcel of land at 6811 Highway 10 NW as detailed in the staff report and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute such a lease upon approval of the City Attorney as to legal form. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Look, Wise, Dehen, Elvig, Jeffrey, and McGlone. Voting No: None. Councilmember Jeffrey thought that the tenant should be informed of this process and the renegotiation that would occur in September 2010. Attorney Goodrich explained that a land survey would still be required in regard to the lot spilt. He advised that authorization would also be needed for Mayor Ramsey and City Administrator Ulrich to approve and sign the configuration based on the sketch drawing for the registered land survey. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to approve the land configuration, based on the sketch drawing for the registered land survey and authorize Mayor Ramey and City Administrator Ulrich to sign the land survey. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Look, Wise, Dehen, Elvig, Jeffrey, and McGlone. Voting No: None. Attorney Goodrich advised that there were still a few more issues that need be resolved in regard to the T AMM lease and he wanted to ensure that the City would not be responsible for some of the lease terms. He stated that the option to buy, among other things, had been removed from the City Council / July 28, 2009 Page 8 of 13