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the City of inverse condemnation. If Mr. Wise has that right, it would be a big expense for Ramsey. However, they prefer a consensual agreement. Councilmember Tossey asked if changing the terms, such as the leaseback, would change the circumstances and lessen his client's argument. Mr. Neilson stated that would address the sale with the purchase. He noted anything can be changed in a purchase agreement until both the buyer and the seller sign the agreement. The purchase agreement as originally proposed on the sale is one item and was coordinated with the sale of the HRA property but if you take off one, there is no reason the other cannot be changed. City Attorney Goodrich advised that under Minnesota Statutes, the meeting can move into closed session to discuss confidential or non - public appraisal data and acquisition negotiations. He indicated closed session discussion will relate to a revised purchase agreement to acquire property at 14590 Armstrong Boulevard NW, Ramsey, Minnesota (Wiser Choice Liquor) from M &W Holding Company LLC for right -of -way purposes and future development. The closed session will be tape recorded and that tape will be maintained for a period of eight years. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to move to Closed Session to discuss acquisition negotiations. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Elvig, Kuzma, Backous, LeTourneau, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. The City Council meeting moved into a Closed Session at 7:36 p.m. The City Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:30 p.m. City Attorney Goodrich stated the Council held discussion of the sale offer from M &W Holdings and consensus was reached that under certain terms it supports purchase of the property and authorized staff to make an offer and negotiate terms with Mr. Wise and his legal counsel. 7.01: Request for Site Plan Approval for a McDonald's Located on Lot 4, Block 1, COR TWO: Case of McDonald's USA LLC Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the staff report and presented the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the Site Plan as proposed, including 24 -hour operation of electronic speaker devices associated with the drive -thru, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated December 28, 2012. Brian Smith, representing McDonald's Restaurant, stated they do 500 site plans nationwide each year and believe this is the best scenario to eliminate potential pedestrian and vehicle conflicts at the drive thru. City Council / January 22, 2013 Page 6 of 8