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Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to send the proposed Charter language to the Charter Commission for review and comment. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Johns, Kuzma, and LeTourneau. Voting No: Councilmember Tossey. Absent: Councilmember Backous. 7.04: Sophia - Ramsey Business Subsidy Agreement; Early Termination and Payout Request Economic Development Manager LaFrance presented the request of Sophia - Ramsey for early termination of Business Subsidy Agreement to close out the LLC that owned the property. The requested payout is $8,000 instead of $11,760 that is due to them. He presented alternatives and recommendation of the Economic Development Commission and staff to accept the request of Sophia - Ramsey, realizing a savings of $3,524.80. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to approve early termination and payout of Business Subsidy Agreement between Sophia- Ramsey LLC and City of Ramsey dated January 15, 2010. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. 7.05: Discussion of Letter of Intent to Purchase Property — 6203 Rivlyn Avenue (portions were closed to the public) Economic Development Manager LaFrance clarified that this discussion will include two separate letters of intent by a business to purchase two residential properties at 6203 Rivlyn Avenue and property at the intersection of Vicuna and 178 Avenue NW. It was noted that under Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, Subd. 3, the meeting can move into closed session to discuss confidential or non - public appraisal data and acquisition negotiations. The closed session discussion will relate to two separate Letters of Intent to purchase property: 6203 Rivlyn Avenue NW, and a property located at the intersection of Vicuna / 178 Avenue NW. The closed session will be tape recorded and that tape will be maintained for a period of eight years. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to move to Closed Session to discuss acquisition negotiations. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Letourneau, Kuzma, Johns, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. The City Council meeting moved into a Closed Session at 8:51 p.m. The City Council reconvened in Open Session at 8:58 p.m. City Council / January 14, 2014 Page 10 of 12