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Mayor Ramsey asked how would Bury and Carlson not say they are in it for the whole year -the <br />lease was not written that they would pay taxes -they are paying rent in lieu of taxes. The <br />contract year is 4/1/10 to 3/31/11 - if we terminate this lease, it's $39,000 something. <br />Ms. Lund stated that would cover the difference we paid. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked what this property is costing us today to which Mr. Olson <br />replied about $5,000. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that we own about 20 acres of land in a commercial <br />development that someone else is paying for except for $5,000 - he expressed that he is in favor <br />of this. The tenant would like to increase his operation to a use in compost. He believed it <br />would be a service to the citizens of Ramsey. He stated he would be in favor of this. A $2,400 <br />deficit - we should not have a problem giving ourselves a CUP. He stated he did not want to <br />make what seems to be a bad investment - it costs us virtually nothing as an investment in the <br />futute. <br />Councilmember Elvig inquired if we know where we will be storing snow as the COR builds <br />out. That site would be reasonable for storing snow. <br />Mr. Olson reported that we currently own all the property out here so we have the ability for <br />snow storage right here. Mr. Olson stated he did not have any false hopes that money will be <br />available to move all of Public Works. There is a cost but more so if you have to do it in a hurry. <br />If we are allowed to move slower -that's better. <br />Mayor Ramsey suggested staff go back to Bury and Carlson and see if they have an interest in <br />using that back piece. Maybe they would be willing to come up with $5,000 for it. He stated he <br />is not interested in taking that off the tax rolls. If they want to use it, they may be interested in <br />paying for it. <br />Councilmember Wise commented that now taxes would be going down. <br />Councilmember McGlone reiterated it's a cheap investment to own 20 acres for $5,000 a year. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated that we paid money up front for this too. <br />Councilmember Dehen inquired if our Public Works area is over capacity right now. <br />Mr. Olson stated we currently have a little over six acres and we are busting at the seams. It was <br />noted that it does cost us $5,000 to own the land versus it could cost us nothing. <br />Councilmember Elvig asked do we need this land now or could we extend it out for three years. <br />Mayor Ramsey felt we should see if they are interested in using the property and paying $5,700 <br />and to bring it back for Council discussion. <br />City Council Work Session /August 9, 2010 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />