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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Strommen, Elvig, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. The public hearing closed at 7:17 p.m. Council Action The regular meeting of the City Council was called back to order at 7:17 p.m. Councilmember Elvig stated that $94,000 seemed to be a large amount of subsidy for such a small building. Economic Development Consultant Mulrooney explained that the reason for the amount relates to the site itself. It is a very difficult lot to develop because a majority of it is wetland. It is for that reason the amount of subsidy is higher per square foot. In addition, this project will be more of an office space than a warehouse, which increases the cost of the building. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to authorize business subsidy agreement with Rum River Dental Creations, LLC. and to authorize execution of a development agreement with Rum River Dental Creations, LLC, contingent upon review by the City Attorney. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Elvig, Pearson, Cook, Kurak, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case#4: Receive Petition Opposing Improvement Project #02-21, 151st, 152no, Flourine Sewer and Water Extension Assistant Director of Public Works Olson stated that on August 21, 2003, the City of Ramsey received a petition opposing Improvement Project 02-21, 151st Avenue, 152no Avenue NW and Fluorine Street Sewer, Water and Street Construction Project. This petition was signed by well over 50% of the affected property owners. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to receive the petition opposing the proposed Improvement Project #02-21. Further discussion: Councilmember Kurak inquired as to what the process would be to bring another project forward. City Attorney Goodrich explained that the exact project cannot be discussed for one year, but staff could bring back a new project for consideration with different components. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson stated that he has had a number of discussions with some of the residents who signed the petition and he has let them know if they want their name removed from the petition they can do so in writing and that they can also counter petition the opposition but they have to have more signatures than the current petition. Councilmember Kurak stated that it is very important that the residents understand their options. City Attorney Goodrich explained that time has passed for a person to have their name City Council/August 26, 2003 Page 8 of 25