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the proposed study group, to adopt the formation of the 'Old Municipal Center Study Group,' <br />and to direct staff to begin the proposed public process. <br />Mayor Strommen stated Councilmember Riley has expressed interest to serve on this Study <br />Group. <br />Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to select <br />Councilmember Riley to participate in the proposed study group; to adopt the formation of the <br />'Old Municipal Center Study Group;' and, to direct staff to begin the proposed public process. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Tossey stated he does not support rezoning this property to <br />Light Industrial as there is no assurance Connexus will come in with a data center. He stated he <br />hopes the Study Group will arrive at that same conclusion so he will support this motion. Mayor <br />Strommen stated support for forming this Study Group regardless of the outcome, as residents <br />support involvement. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Backous, LeTourneau, Johns, <br />Kuzma, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />8.01: Former Municipal Center Collaborative Process originally scheduled for Thursday, <br />October 24 is being Rescheduled <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. <br />8.02: Discuss Potential Joint Meeting for 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2013 — <br />Alexander Ramsey Room — City Council / Planning Commission / EDA <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced the scheduling of a Joint Meeting for 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, <br />October 29, 2013 — Alexander Ramsey Room — City Council / Planning Commission / EDA. <br />Tentative topics of discussion are: 1. U.S. Highway 10 Access Planning Study; 2. Small Area <br />Planning — 2a) Former Municipal Center/Current Fire Station — 2b) 167th Avenue Node, 2c) <br />Future Business Park; 3. Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking — Mn/DNR. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br />Motion carried. <br />The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 10:52 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />City Council / October 8, 2013 <br />Page 23 of 24 <br />