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City Attorney Goodrich stated the property was purchased at $1.7 million and in conversation with B &C's attorney, it was indicated the rest of the issues will fall into place if the City and B &C can reach agreement on tentative term 6, the purchase of 20,000 tons of con -bit so B &C does not have the cost to move that material. Public Works Superintendent Riemer described how the City could use con -bit to write down the cost of future road projects or use it at the new Public Works site. He stated it would be to the City's advantage to purchase this con -bit under favorable terms as it can be used over time and would result in a cost savings. The Council discussed the tentative terms and request to vacate the site on July 1, 2013, which would allow the ability for the City to request and obtain tax - exempt status on the property. City Administrator Ulrich stated this was scheduled tonight as a Work Session item so formal action is not requested tonight. He requested feedback on the tentative terms including the City purchase of 20,000 ton of con -bit. The consensus of the Council was to support the negotiated terms for B &C to terminate its Lease Agreement effective July 1, 2013, and for staff to negotiate favorable terms for the purchase of 20,000 tons of con -bit. It was noted the City Council would formally consider this Agreement at its June 11, 2013, Regular Session. 7.05: Consider City Participation in Game Fair 2013 City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation that participation in the Game Fair booth is not necessary and to approve an allocation toward signs that would welcome event participants and direct staff to work with the Game Fair in regard to possible locations for a "Welcome to the City of Ramsey" banner. Staff also recommended that Game Fair's allocation of Police be increased to 50 %, from the current 30 %. It was noted the total for Police last year was about $8,200. He asked for the Council's feedback on the level of the City's participation in Game Fair 2013. Following discussion, the consensus of the Council was that the Game Fair does not result in development leads and is not a good use of City staff resources. The Council agreed that participation in the Game Fair booth is not necessary and to approve an allocation toward signs that would welcome event participants and direct staff to work with the Game Fair in regard to possible locations for a "Welcome to the City of Ramsey" banner, and that Game Fair's allocation of Police be increased to 50 %, from the current 30 %. In addition, staff was directed to contact Mr. Delaney to request that all media advertisements, whether written, radio, or televised, recognize that the event is held in the City of Ramsey, not "six miles west of Anoka." 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich introduced Administration Intern Meghan Mathson and Police Department Intern Danielle Possey. City Council / May 28, 2013 Page l0 of 12