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Mayor Ramsey commented he has an issue that this is not a benefit to the City. The City would <br /> have to spend money up front so the State can recapture those dollars. He questioned whether <br /> there is other property in the City the church could use. <br /> Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman noted he has had multiple conversations <br /> with the Pastor and they are willing to sign on for two years. They are not in a position to sign <br /> on for longer at this point. <br /> Pastor Lyndy Zabel explained they did look at other sites and are attracted to the Highway 10 <br /> property. He said they are fairly confident they would be there longer than two years. <br /> Mr. Backman indicated the church would be responsible for their share of the utilities and <br /> improvements on the building. He explained it would take eight years to recapture the money <br /> the City would put into the building. <br /> Mayor Ramsey questioned if the City makes improvements on a RALF property, can the City <br /> capitalize on it. <br /> Environmental Coordinator/Planner Anderson explained there is an active application on file. If <br /> the applicant does not withdraw their request, the staff must bring the application forward. They <br /> do need to pay the permit and application fees. <br /> Consensus was reached to refund the money the church has already invested in permit fees and <br /> application fees. <br /> MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br /> Mayor Ramsey noted the last meeting included a discussion for the Ramsey Rotary Memorial <br /> and he had questioned how it was marketed. He explained that representatives from the Rotary <br /> came to his Town Hall meeting to discuss this and he is happy with the change he has seen. <br /> Councilmember McGlone stated he did not think this use belongs on public property. He asked <br /> whether it was discussed to put it in front of the DEA since this is military as well. He said he <br /> cannot see giving land for this use. <br /> Councilmember Tossey stated there are a lot of memorial parks, which are public ground. This <br /> won't be a memorial for several people but would be more of a public service memorial. <br /> Denny Frederickson and Deb Thatcher from the Rotary presented a drawing of what the <br /> memorial would look like. Ms. Thatcher noted they met with the Veterans groups and former <br /> County Commissioner Dennis Berg. They will also meet with a group from the County. <br /> Councilmember Elvig stated he sees is as a terrific opportunity. <br /> Mayor Ramsey stated the project should move forward. <br /> City Council Work Session — September 27, 2011 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />