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Further discussion: The City Council further discussed the motion, acknowledging it provided a transparent process. Councilmember Elvig stated he remained concerned that the resolution language was steering the City towards a larger project that it was not able to fund. Public Works Director Olson answered questions of the City Council and described the configurations of the interchange project, Sunwood Drive /Armstrong Boulevard realignment, at grade signalization at Sunwood Drive, Highway 10 overpass, and points of access. City Attorney Goodrich advised that the fact the liquor store wants to relocate to The COR facilitates the City's acquisition because under State Law the City is required to do minimum compensation to relocate the business. He recommended those two transactions occur within one document. The City Council debated whether it was necessary, at this point to fully acquire all three properties, or perhaps a premature consideration without first reviewing the dashboard, financing options, and potential impact. Mayor Ramsey pointed out the case report and resolution do not include any reference to dollar amounts or an indication the City is purchasing; it only gives staff authorization to move forward with negotiation. City Administrator Ulrich advised that funds expended to purchase impacted property for the Sunwood Drive realignment and overpass would be eligible as part of the City's local match. Deputy Administrator Nelson indicated the City Council will be presented with financing options mt its February 28, 2012 meeting. Following further debate, the City Council agreed to the resolution amendment as proposed by Councilmember Strommen and City Attorney Goodrich. Amendment motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to amend Resolution 412 -02 -024 Defining Process for Acquisition of Parcel Owned by M & W Holding Company LLC — Jeff Wise (14590 Armstrong Boulevard NW) as follows: Remove ninth WHEREAS paragraph; and, add a new tenth WHEREAS paragraph: "WHEREAS, the acquisition of the property at 14590 Armstrong Boulevard will facilitate the location of this business as required by State Law for minimum compensation." Amendment carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Backous, Elvig, McGlone, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Wise. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Elvig, Backous, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Wise. Councilmember Wise returned to the Council Chambers at 9:46 p.m. 7.08 Consider Approval of Easements Necessary for the Ramsey Rail Station Public Works Director Olson reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to approve granting easements necessary for the Ramsey Rail Station subject to City Attorney and City Administrator review as to form and content. City Council /February 14, 2012 Page 9 of 10