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7.05: Consider Conveying Easements to Great River Energy on Outlot E, Business Park 95 2 "d Addition (identified as Parcel #3) and on Portions of a Parcel on or near Rivers Bend Park along Bunker Lake Boulevard (Identified as Parcel #28); Case of Great River Energy (Portions may be closed to the public) Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the staff report and presented the request of Great River Energy to introduce a new overhead electric transmission line to the Enterprise Park Substation in Anoka to continue to provide reliable electric service as the system is currently at capacity. He indicated staff recommends approval of the offer price of $10,454 for the utility easement on Parcel #3 (Outlot E) and for $38,551 for the utility easement on Parcel #28 (Rivers Bend Park); however, if the Council would like to consider making a counter offer, he would recommend that it be discussed during a Closed Session. The Council indicated it would not consider a counter offer so a Closed Session was not needed. Development Services Manager Gladhill answered questions of the Council relating to the alignment and indicated the City can still make adjustments . within the identified route; however, the public process has been held and the Public Utilities Commission approved this route. Mayor Strommen stated, for the record, that it is unfortunate this route traverses Rivers Bend Park. Dan Wilson, Wilson Development Services representing Great River Energy, thanked staff for the informative presentation and indicated the acquisition process is almost complete. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to adopt Resolution #13 -04 -114 Granting Easements to Great River Energy. Further discussion: The Council acknowledged that this project comes out of need, is an important project, and will drive economic growth of the City. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. 7.06: Consider Terms for Bury & Carlson's (B &C) Request to Terminate Lease Agreement City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report, terms of the tentative Lease Termination Agreement, and recommendation for approval of an early termination of the lease effective June 30, 2013 to allow the City to declare the property tax exempt as of January 1, 2014. City Attorney Goodrich recommended revisions so Bury & Carlson is required to continue insurance provisions to indemnify the City and to keep the property in the same condition until they vacate. City Council / June 25, 2013 Page 7 of 9