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Mr. Lazan stated that is your role as a City — you have controls with conditions. The other role you have is the assurance you give to the buyer. He added that they are paying more per foot than the previous offer — and proposing twice the amount of square footage. Commissioner Elvig stated that he is just suggesting it's an opportunity to get something for it. Chairperson McGlone stated that if we get 10 cents and we sell twice the property in one deal, he is open to it. We are not excluding gasoline sales — it is still allowed as an accessory, etc. and he agrees with that. Commissioner Strommen suggested having conversations about tools we want to use for negotiating. She stated she is not interested in having more gas stations in the middle of The COR. If this user goes out of business, it will allow another user in. Development Manager Lazan stated that they do not get the exclusivity deal until they get both sites built and this agreement is only with Kwik Trip. Commissioner Backous stated this would get it on the tax rolls, get it off our backs, and better deals will come the more we get built up. He expressed his support for it. Commissioner Tossey stated he, too, is fine with it. Consensus of the HRA was to finalize an exclusive agreement for Kwik Trip for motor fuels. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT HRA Executive Director Nelson reported that at the February 14 HRA meeting, she will have a case for the acquisition of property on the west side of Armstrong and a Master Declaration Resolution for review and adoption. She added that Tom Bray would be present. Development Manager Lazan reported on Toti. There have been discussions in the last week — they are aware we need to resolve this in short order or bring the property back on the market. They will close with a note back or a fairly steep, non - refundable extension fee. They prefer to close and do a note back. Mr. Lazan stated he hoped to have that on the agenda for next Tuesday as well. Mr. Lazan stated that with regard to Flaherty and Collins, we are down to the "last of the last" issues. They are on schedule and the bonding component will come forward in late February. HRA Executive Director Nelson stated that the Ramsey Rail Station groundbreaking is tentatively scheduled for late afternoon, Tuesday, March 27. She will provide details as they become available COMMISSIONER INPUT Commissioner Wise inquired if there have been any more discussions with the Solomon property. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / February 6, 2012 Page 10 of11