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Councilmember Anderson discussed the aesthetic condition of the area, and Mr. Kapler noted <br />that many changes are currently underway at the public works facility to achieve an aesthetically <br />appealing building within the next month or so. <br /> <br />Financing options were discussed, including financing the project from the Public Works <br />Facilities Construction Fund and possibly purchasing the building from the owner over a period <br />of time. City Administrator asserted that negotiations with the owner had not yet begun. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Connolly and seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen to <br />recommend City Council authorize staff to begin negotiations for the acquisition of the property <br />(PIN 27- 32-25 -33 -0012) immediately north o f the Public Works Facility. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Connolly, Hendriksen, Anderson, <br />and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #5: Request Authorization for Acquisition of Spohn Property <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman advised there is a willing seller for a five-acre parcel legally <br />described as Lot 1, Block 1, Business Park 95 2nd Addition, and a tentative agreement has been <br />made to purchase the property in the amount of $272,250 (or $1.25 per square foot). <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen to <br />recommend City Council authorize the acquisition of the property legally described as Lot 1, <br />Block 1, Business Park 95 2nd Addition in the amount of $272,250. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Hendriksen, <br />Anderson, and Connolly. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #6: 1999-2001 Minnesota ReLeaf Community Forest Health Grant <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund stated staff is asking for the authorization to accept the Minnesota ReLeaf <br />Community Forest Health Grant, which the City has utilized for the past few years to facilitate <br />the Oak Wilt Program. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Connolly to recommend <br />City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Minnesota ReLeaf Community <br />Forest Health Grant and authorizing the City Administrator to sign all necessary documentation. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Connolly, Hendriksen, <br />and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #7: Recommend Authorization to Purchase Additional Office Furniture <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Moore-Sykes stated that due to recent additional hirings, there is a <br />need for additional furniture. She put together a proposal for furniture and received a cost <br /> <br />Finance Committee/March 14, 2000 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />