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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 />