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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and the request from Youth First to use the west 4,820 square feet of 6701 Highway 10 NW from June 15th until August 31, 2020. Councilmember Musgrove asked for additional information on how the existing space the group is using is connected to this additional space. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that originally this was all one office space for a business and that building was purchased by the City for right-of-way purposes. He stated that after the City leased the space, a vestibule was installed that separates the office space. He noted that a person could pass through the vestibule to get to the additional office space without going outside. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there are restrictions on how the space can be used under COVID-19 regulations. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the guidance continues to change from the Governor and therefore a clause was included that the business must comply with the current Executive Orders. Councilmember Musgrove asked if Youth First has the same kids coming every time or whether it is random as to the children that attend. She asked if only Ramsey residents use the space or whether children from neighboring cities use the space as well. Mayor LeTourneau asked how the diversity of the participants would inform the decision on the space that can be occupied within the building. Councilmember Musgrove stated that it would be part of her decision on whether the space could be expanded. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that the organization serves more than just Ramsey. He stated that the summer program would be composed of about 40 children from the four partner communities. Councilmember Heinrich asked how many people the existing Youth First space can have in terms of occupation, which would help to inform the 25 percent capacity figure. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the language is structured in a way to allow the Code Officials and Public Safety Director to make the determination. Councilmember Heinrich asked staff to provide details on the utility cost and how that is currently being paid and what is proposed in the case. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that previously when there was a second tenant, there was one meter and the front utility billing was split at a ratio of 50 percent by the other tenant, 30 percent by Youth First and the remaining 20 percent by the City. He stated that since that time the second tenant has vacated, and the City pays 70 percent of the overall utility bill. He stated that City Council / June 9, 2020 Page 9 of 17