Minutes - Council Work Session - 08/05/2002

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City Administrator Norman stated that is for the entire parcel. City Attorney Goodrich noted the City is only acquiring a 20-foot easement of about $6,000 for each of the easements. Mayor Gamec stated he does not see a reason to acquire the entire parcel. Councilmember Hendriksen stated a reason would be redevelopment, if that were to occur. City Administrator Norman stated that is a policy decision and staff was directed to write letters. Mayor Gamec stated he thinks what will happen will happen, and he does not support buying the entire parcel. Councihnember Anderson asked if there was a possibility to lease it. She noted this whole area will be developed and Highway 10 will not be moved for 10 years or so. Councihnember Hendriksen asked about the condemnation of the easements. City Attorney Goodrich started if directed to proceed tonight by the Council then it would be about 60 days. Councilmember Hendriksen stated he sees no point in continuing to purchase the entire parcel. Council consensus was reached to direct staff to not negotiate to purchase the entire parcel. Case/ti: 2003 Budget City Administrator Norman stated the budget book contains the raw numbers and requests with a difference of about $1.1 million between revenues and expenditures. However, the City is not certain what all the revenues are since the levy amount the State will allow is not yet known. Councilmember Kurak arrived at 7:22 p.m. Finance Officer Lund advised that it will be the end of August before that is known. City Administrator Norman stated staff wanted to get this budget information out to the Council for review as soon as possible. Finance Officer Lund reviewed the revenues and expenditures, noting a shortage of $1,166,278. She explained the information provided on the requested items in the 2003 Capital Outlay of $512,632.22. Mayor Gamec asked about the change in the radio system for the police. City Council Work Session/August 5, 2002 Page 2 of 5