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Councilmember Dehen asked if the pole barn was in good condition. City Engineer Himmer responded the pole barn was in good condition and smaller vehicles could be stored in the barn. Public Works Director Olson noted there was a concrete floor in the pole barn and right now the City had the need for indoor storage for confiscated vehicles. He noted the water tower would also have storage underneath. He stated there was a low ceiling in the barn and it only had residential garage doors on it. Councilmember Elvig stated he did not see the value in keeping the home and maybe that the house could be used for fire demolition, but he saw value in the barn. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to authorize staff to conduct a site inventory of the structures and have a pre-demo assessment performed. Further discussion: Councilmember Dehen asked if the consensus was to take down the home, would the City need to still prepare a demolition assessment. City Engineer Himmer responded for the safety of the fire fighters, it would be necessary to prepare an assessment. Fire Chief Kapler noted it was an extensive process to get a structure ready for fire training. 'Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Jeffery, Wise, Dehen, Elvig, Look, and McGlone. . Voting No: None. Case #4: Consider Offer to Lease Property Located at 6701 Hwy 10 to Red Bobbin Sewing Salon Economic Development Director Sullivan reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Jeffrey noted on a prior case the Council had turned down a less than market lease and he was in favor of a market rate lease. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by. Mayor Ramsey, for staff to prepare a lease for $300.00 per month. Further discussion: Councilmember Dehen asked if $300 was within the market rate. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan responded market rate would be $350-$450. Councilmember Wise asked if the rent included CAM. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan responded he believed it did. Councilmember Dehen stated the City had to be careful about setting non- market rate leases and he wanted to see a policy addressing this issue. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan noted this was a unique situation. Councilmember Look stated the market was stressed and he was not sure anyone could say what the market rate was in today's economy. He believed because this person did work for the local community theatre, that $300 was appropriate. Councilmember Jeffrey stated he would be opposing this as the Council had just turned away another tenant who wanted to rent for less than market rate. Mayor Ramsey noted City Council! October 27, 2009 Page 6 of9