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City Attomey Goodrich advised at the very least the foundation needs to become an actual recognized entity. Councilmember Cook questioned if the contribution can be approved contingent on the foundation being property incorporated. City Attomey Goodrich responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Cook stated the goals and objectives of the foundation show a definite public purpose. The public purpose may need to be drafted on the City's side in the future. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution No. 06-02-047 authorizing $5,000 Contribution to The City of Ramsey Foundation in support of the Sister City Relationship with Loudi, China, contingent on The Ramsey Foundation being properly incorporated. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig inquired if the City Attomey is comfortable with the motion as stated. City Attomey Goodrich replied the motion works in ensuring that the foundation will become a public entity. Councilmember Elvig stated a lot of the goals and objectives of the foundation are concurrent with what the City Council is currently working on. This Council has agreed to work on those goals, and the goals and objectives of the foundation have much of the same language, while the foundation is capable of doing more than the City from a private venture standpoint. This foundation is a private venture asking for some public dollars to get established. Councilmember Jeffrey commented it would not be out of line to ask the foundation to provide the Council with updates on their progress with the goals and objectives they have stated. Councilmember Elvig suggested the updates be quarterly. Mayor Gamec suggested the City be supplied with minutes of the foundations meetings. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. Case #9A: Consider Authorization of Purchase Agreement for Wetland Banking for Improvement Project 03-20, NW Trunk Sewer and Water Project Assistant Public Works Director Olson stated the City is currently in the bidding process for the NW Sewer Project. The City has applied for a permit from the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO). The City will impact approximately 0.26 acres of wetland as part of the construction project and will be required to mitigate for this impact 2:1. The purchase agreement included in the Council's packet with Rinke-Noonan Land and Cattle Company is for the purchase of 0.52 acres of wetland bank to be used in lieu of the City's mitigation. The purchase price for the wetland bank is $7,166.83. Mr. Olson advised the signed purchase agreement must be given to the LRRWMO before construction begins and the permit is issued. The City is also being asked to issue a check for 10% of the purchase price as earnest money. This check will be issued upon the Council's authorization of the purchase agreement. Staff recommends authorizing the purchase agreement contingent upon City Attorney review. City Council / February 14, 2006 Page 15 of 26