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Chairperson McGlone stated this meeting will move into closed session to discuss the offer by Northgate Church to purchase property in The COR. Chairperson McGlone called a recess at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:13 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Elvig, seconded by Commissioner Backous, to move to closed session. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone, Commissioners Elvig, Backous, Strommen, Tossey and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Ramsey. The HRA meeting moved into a closed session at 9:13 p.m. The HRA meeting returned to open session at 9:53 p.m. Chairperson McGlone indicated that during the closed session, the HRA gave the development team direction to counter offer. Case #2: Consider Offer to Purchase Property — Sunwood / Ramsey and Sunwood / Armstrong Development Manager Lazan presented the details of the Kwik Trip offer and negotiations for clean purchase on the Sunwood/Ramsey parcel and right of first refusal for the Sunwood/Armstrong parcel. He indicated the site plan will be presented at the next HRA meeting and asked the HRA for its input. Commissioner Elvig asked if performance language can be included and suggested a greater setback from the corner so the canopy is farther back and similar to the use across the street. Development Manager Lazan stated they propose an extremely aggressive timeline to close in 2012 and build in 2013. He described the setback area and location of a landscaping wall. Commissioner Ramsey stated he is concerned with the proposed site plan, and would prefer the car wash be located on the other side, not near the street, due to the noise it creates. Commissioner Backous asked whether the HRA will receive a higher price with the right of first refusal Development Manager Lazan noted the HRA accepted the offer of $11 /sq. ft. Commissioner Strommen noted the right of first refusal carries a restrictive covenant. Development Manager Lazan explained if Kwik Trip takes the second parcel there would be a restriction of no other gas station. Commissioner Elvig noted this C- store /fuel station will require a CUP. He stated he is not suggesting rezoning because the CUP process allows the City to work with the site. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / January 17, 2012 Page 6 of 9