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Councihnember Elvig stated that he was not able to make a firm decision because he would like <br />to see the financial picture before they talk about giving land away. <br /> <br />Councihnember Strommen inquired if the financial figures will be made available before they <br />give the school the go ahead. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman explained that at this time he was only updating the Council as to <br />where the discussions were as far as a possible location for the school. On the church site the <br />school would have been asking the City for incentives, but with the school being constructed on <br />the Town Center site there would be no need for incentives by the City. The school will be <br />proceeding with the Town Center site. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen inquired if the Council will have the necessary information prior to <br />the school seeking approval. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied yes. <br /> <br />Peter Hack, Pact Charter School, stated that they do understand that they assume the risk with <br />moving forward with Town Center site, but Mr. Feges seems to be moving on a fast track <br />already. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he would want to see the entire picture for the site before approving any <br />specific projects for the site. <br /> <br />Counci hnember Strommen stated that they need to see whole picture and be proactive rather than <br />reactive. <br /> <br />Mr. Hack replied that they want to see the entire plan for the site as well. He explained that they <br />have invested a significant amount of money during the search for property and will be spending <br />a lot of money on architectural fees. He stated that what he was hearing from the Council is that <br />they are in favor of the school if the entire master plan for the Town Center comes into place. <br /> <br />2) Pawn/Secondhand Goods Dealers <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman explained that the City recently had a second hand store open called <br />"Mint Conditions" that sells used records and tapes and currently the City's only ordinance that <br />deals with pawn shops or second hand stores requires a $5,000 permit fee. <br /> <br />Captain Dwyer stated that the Police Department staff was requesting that the Council review the <br />current pawn and secondhand dealer ordinance and consider adopting a separate Second Hand <br />Dealer ordinance because there is a distinct difference between a second hand dealer and a <br />pawnbroker. He explained that currently Ramsey City Code 7.13 covers pawn dealers and <br />secondhand good dealers. Both businesses include the selling of previously owned property that <br />is purchased by the business. One of the major differences is that pawn dealers are allowed to <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/March 4, 2003 <br /> Page 6 of 16 <br /> <br /> <br />