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Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to approve the agenda as revised to remove Item 7.04, Adopt Resolution #13 -08 -136 Approving the Joint Powers Agreement and Accepting Bids for the Mississippi River Trail. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro tern Backous, Councilmembers Tossey, Kuzma, Johns, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen 6. PUBLIC HEARING - None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Adopt Resolution #13 -08 -133 to Continue Efforts towards a Shared Fire Service Fire Chief Kapler provided an update on the efforts of Bethel, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, and St. Francis to research the feasibility of joining or sharing fire services. He advised of the grant received to fund a consultant to prepare a feasibility study. Fire Chief Kapler stated staff recommends adoption of the draft resolution to continue efforts towards a shared fire service with the cities of Bethel, Nowthen, and St. Francis. He indicated there are no real costs if the resolution is adopted; however, in the future there will be costs for the incorporation (if approved). He stated Mayor Strommen, Councilmember Tossey, City Administrator Ulrich, and one Ramsey firefighter have been active with this group. Fire Chief Kapler reported that Nowthen is considering this tonight, St. Francis will consider it on August 19, and Bethel will consider it on their next agenda. Oak Grove has determined they will not pursue a formal collaboration but remains interested in shared services. Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to Adopt Resolution #13 -08 -133 to Continue Efforts towards a Shared Fire Service. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro tem Backous, Councilmembers Tossey, LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. 7.02: Authorize Issuance of Approximately $11.5 Million of Lease Revenue Bonds for PACT Charter School (Conduit Refinancing) and the Execution of Various Documents in Connection with PACT Charter School Project Acting City Administrator Lund reviewed the request of the PACT Charter School for the City to authorize the issuance of a not -to- exceed $11.8 million in lease revenue bonds. These bond proceeds would be used to advance refund the original lease revenue bonds. She advised of the terms, noting the PACT Charter School will be held responsible for all fees incurred for the issuance of this bond and pay the City $25,000 to cover costs incurred relating to staff time, . consultants, ratings call, and any other expenses caused by this proposal. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to adopt Resolution #13 -08 -132 Authorizing the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to Refinance a Public City Council / August 13, 2013 Page 5 of 9