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Councilmember Cook expressed it is not a big loss to paint for $1,000. He stated if the roofing <br />team is still there they could put up galvanized aluminum and paint it to look like the roof. <br />Mayor Gamec concluded the general consensus is to go ahead with painting for $1,000. <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson pointed out it is customary to put a dedication plaque inside <br />the new building. She asked the Councilmembers if there is anything special it would like on the <br />plaque besides the standard items. <br />Mayor Gamec stated the standard is fine and there is a good sample at the current City Hall. <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson said she would start on the plaque. She indicated she is not <br />sure where it would be placed; perhaps one of the Council Chamber walls would be a good <br />choice. <br />Mayor Gamec stated he would like it placed where it could best be seen. <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated the dedication would be mid - October with the move <br />in date scheduled for October 27. <br />Mayor Gamec asked if the Council could meet in the new building the first Thursday of <br />November. <br />City Administrator Norman answered in the affirmative. <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson mentioned an open house would be near the end of <br />November. <br />Easement Acquisition - (discussion added to agenda) <br />Attorney Goodrich stated a favorable settlement would be about $7,500. He explained <br />ramifications could occur because the City had not settled with the others. Mr. Goodrich <br />explained there is one neighbor who would not settle until McKusick did. He mentioned Brian <br />Olson spoke to Kurt Deter, a ditch law attorney and the City is well within its rights to use the <br />property as it has. He reported that McKusick's attorney claims the City trespassed._' Attorney <br />Goodrich informed the Council that the City had settled with about 50 other property owners. <br />Councilmember Elvig asked if there are any anomalies with the property. <br />Attorney Goodrich stated trees were taken on the ditch easement area. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated go with the $7,500. <br />Mayor Gamec stated there is consensus to go with a proposed $7,500 settlement. <br />City Council Work Session / August 14, 2006 <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />-55- <br />