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The Council discussed the option raised by City Administrator Ulrich to make rights -of -way <br />acquisitions at this time and phase the rest of the project. Agreement was reached that TIF was <br />intended for this purpose, infrastructure. <br />City Engineer Himmer estimated there has been $420,000 in engineering costs to date. He noted <br />the Billmark purchase includes improvements that are part of this project, connection to sanitary <br />sewer. However, there are options to offer all cash with no connection or to provide for the <br />sewer connection under a smaller contract since the pipe is already there. <br />Development Manager Lazan reviewed project costs, areas of anticipated savings, and possible <br />funding scenarios. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to direct the City Attorney to <br />continue acquisition of the four listed properties and present purchase agreements at a future <br />meeting, as necessary. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Tossey, Backous, McGlone, and <br />Strommen Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig and Wise. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Backous, to approve entering to a Purchase Agreement <br />with the Solveig B. Nordvik Trust for the purchase of the entire site at 8020 — 147 Avenue NW <br />for a total of $855,000. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Backous, McGlone, Strommen, <br />and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig and Wise. <br />Councilmember Wise returned to the meeting at 8:57 p.m. <br />7.08: Report from the Personnel Committee meeting dated June 12, 2012: <br />This item was considered prior to Item 7.07. <br />8. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT <br />Mayor Ramsey cautioned residents about several recent bear sightings. He announced the <br />summer schedule for The Draw and event, sponsors and reminded residents of the option to vote <br />via absentee ballots. <br />City Administrator Ulrich advised of the cancellation of the July 3, 2012, Council meeting and <br />announced upcoming meetings and events. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to adjourn the meeting. <br />Motion carried. <br />City Council / June 12, 2012 <br />Page 11 of 12 <br />