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Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle commented they are looking for a favorable vote. Mayor Kuzma commented that he thought it sounded like a great project. Contained Solutions Deputy Executive Director Lutzow responded to the question about vocation, stating he anticipated the people qualifying for masonry or carpentry and they could get training to help build their own house. He stated they have a holistic approach regarding the vets. Councilmember Musgrove stated she thought this was a good cause but without a lot of detail, she couldn't support it. She wouldn't want to get a work plan that isn't self-sustaining and left to the community to support so she would like to see more of a work plan. Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle replied he understood her concerns but stated he would need community input for fleshing out the details for the plan. He stated the intention in coming to Ramsey is because of the VA clinic and this takes a process. He stated they will come back after hearing from the State, which may not happen until May 25, 2022. Councilmember Heineman asked for consensus to direct Staff to monitor and provide details on this project. Councilmember Musgrove replied she would be okay with that but there are some things that she wouldn't agree with that Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle mentioned. Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle asked which things she didn't agree with. Councilmember Musgrove replied she was against public dollars going toward solar because it could have problems. Contained Solutions Deputy Executive Director Lutzow replied it is not public money, there are funds from a lot of funds. The corporation will own it and have the contract with the power company. He stated they are not asking for money from the City of Ramsey at the moment and don't anticipate that. He stated they are trying to get them in on the ground floor. Mayor Kuzma stated there is agreement that the Council would like to get more information on it. The consensus of the Council was to direct Staff to continue to be in communication with Contained Solutions Executive Director Towle and receive updates on legislative decisions and information about the project as it develops. 2.02: Review of Current Policy Allocating Excess/Deficient General Fund Revenues Finance Director Lund reviewed the staff report regarding the excess funds and requested direction on allocation. She stressed that the Equipment Fund funds the Capital Equipment within the General Fund budget so it isn't put against the Levy. City Council Work Session /March 8, 2022 Page 3 of 13