Minutes - Council - 02/22/2011 - Special

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4. COUNCIL BUSINESS 4.01: Consider Acquisition of Property Located along the West Side of Armstrong Boulevard, between 149 Lane NW and 150 Lane NW (PID #20-32-25-44 - 0003) City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. City Attorney Goodrich noted that this meeting can move into closed session to discuss the purchase price. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig to move to closed session. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig Backous, McGlone, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. The Special Council meeting moved into a closed session at 5:45 p.m. The closed session ended at 5:59 p.m. Councilmember McGlone stated he would not want to see a public works building on that site. Councilmember Elvig stated the property will be some of the most valuable in the City with the improvements being made. He didn't think the water treatment plant would be the most attractive building to have there, though he understood the placement would be good for linking into the rest of the piping network. Mayor Ramsey suggested presenting an offer to the property owner for the required trail easement and obtaining an appraisal on the entire parcel. Motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember Elvig to authorize staff to present an offer as previously discussed to the property owner to purchase the easement, and to request an appraisal on the entire parcel. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, Elvig, Backous, Jeffrey, McGlone, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 4.02: Adopt Resolution Approving $4 Million Bonding Request to the State City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. He noted the only change to the original document is to add language stating 30 jobs would be created during the construction of the rail station and language regarding adding Ramsey as an infill station. He handed out copies of the new document. Special City Council Meeting / February 22, 2011 Page2of4