Minutes - Council Work Session - 07/26/2011

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Mr. Peck replied the parcel can be acquired, and not used as dedicated parkland. He explained it is assessed at $330,000 a year. He said his company is paying $6,000 per year. Councilmember Tossey stated he has not issues with moving forward. He stated he does not want to see a full park program in there before the City explores using some of the lots for building. Mr. Peck stated Northfork does not have an interest in deeding the property to the City, and then having the City develop it for something other than parkland. He noted Northfork has a long- standing commitment that this will be park. City Administrator Ulrich stated the most valuable part of the parcel is the trail and the City prefers to retain the access rights to it and the shores of Lake Itasca. He added the City should discuss whether the parcel should be used for ball fields, or whether a cash donation is appropriate to use to build up other parks. Consensus was reached to allow staff to continue discussions with Northfork Inc. 3) Consider Lease Terms for Dennis Sharp for Properties at 6701 and 6745 Hwy 10 Finance Officer Lund reviewed the staff report. She stated Mr. Sharp agreed to the rental terms of a total annual rent of $44,004. He made a request to install a fence at the City's expense. He will address this issue separately. City Administrator Ulrich indicated staff did not recommend installing a fence. Mr. Dennis Sharp, tenant at 6704 and 6745 Hwy 10, stated he was seeking permission to erect a fence. He noted the neighbor, at times, stores items that are in the way of getting vehicles out from the back. The fence would help deter that. Fire Chief Kapler stated Mr. Sharp's operation is a high fuel load, and there are no sprinkled buildings. He explained access is critical for fire crews to get there. A fence would be a detriment. He noted it is becoming congested now to get emergency vehicles through. Mayor Ramsey suggested staff work with Mr. Sharp to draft an agreement of where tenants' property can be stored. Mr. Sharp stated he did not realize the fence would impede emergency vehicles. He said he could work within any restrictions for putting up a fence. Councilmember McGlone expressed concern with one -year termination clause in the lease. City Administrator Ulrich explained that is favorable for the City. City Attorney Goodrich noted the tenant requested that clause be added. City Council Work Session / July 26, 2011 Page 3 of 6