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Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to approve the Purchase Agreement for the purchase of the property located at 8019 — 146 Avenue NW for a total purchase price of $625,000, which is the appraised amount and payment of Statutory required relocation fees to be negotiated by the City Attorney pursuant to the guidelines discussed in previous City Council Closed Session. In addition, rent or lease back of the subject property for the year 2013 with an option to renew the lease for an additional two -year term subject to the City's right to terminate the lease upon 90 -days written notice and subject to City Attorney's final approval of the legal terms of the Purchase Agreement. Further discussion: City Attorney Goodrich advised that based on discussion with Realtors and limited ability to attract tenants with a short-term lease, the market value rent would be $1,600 /month. Taxes are $9,000 /year so that expense would be covered. This property would be leased "as is" with no repairs to be made. It was noted this property was being considered for purchase as it had been severely impacted by road easements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Elvig, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous and Wise. Councilmember Wise returned to the meeting at 9:09 p.m. 7.05: Attorney — Client Privileged Discussion Regarding the Pending Isanti County District Court Lawsuit Titled "County of Isanti, Plaintiff, vs. Keith Kiefer, Defendant, vs. City of Ramsey and City Administrator, Kurtis Ulrich, in his official capacity and individually, Third Party Defendants" City Attorney Goodrich advised that under Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.015, Subd.3(b), the meeting can move into closed session to discuss litigation strategy regarding this pending lawsuit entitled "County of Isanti, Plaintiff, vs. Keith Kiefer, Defendant, vs. City of Ramsey and City Administrator, Kurtis Ulrich, in his official capacity and individually, Third Party Defendants." He indicated that Kennedy & Graven Attorney Mary Tietjen, Minnesota Legal Trust, is representing the City in this litigation and in attendance. There is a need for confidentiality to protect the public's interests in this litigation. The closed session will be tape recorded and that tape will be maintained for a period of eight years. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to move to closed session to discuss acquisition negotiations. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, McGlone, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. The City Council meeting moved into a closed session at 9:10 p.m. The City Council reconvened in open session at 9:26 p.m. City Council / December 11, 2012 Page 12 of 13