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However, the Planning Commission should not get involved in Charter issues and should only discuss planning issues. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to direct the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing and formulate a recommendation regarding the request for a MUSA boundary modification as requested by Dolphin Real Estate Partnership. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beyer, Beahen, and Councilmember Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Mayor Gamec declared a recess at 9:00 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:11 p.m. Case #8: Old Town Hall Rehabilitation City Manager Norman explained that during the Council work session held on June 2, 1998, the Council decided that prior to consideration of how to finance the remainder of the Old Town Hall rehabilitation project, a determination should be made as to the location of the Old Town Hall. A formal determination of whether the facility would remain in its current site or be moved to a yet-to-be determined site has yet to be resolved. The options available to the City Council are allowing the facility to remain on its original site and making the necessary site improvements or moving the facility to a site which would complement its historical significance, and remm the grant funding to the Minnesota Historical Society. Once the determination has been made as to the location of the Old Town Hall, staff would develop budget options for Council consideration and research the uses allowed under the Historical Society Grant funding. Mayor Gamec stated this was discussed at a work session and indicated that this is the only public historical site in the City so maybe it should stay where it is. Mr. Norman agreed this has been discussed previously but before budgeting, formal Council action is needed to determine the location of the building. Councilmember Beahen indicated that she would like to see it stay in its current location. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Haas Steffen to determine that the building will remain in its present location. Further discussion: Councilmember Beyer stated that while she will vote in support of the motion she would prefer to have the building relocated to a place that would be more safe for children and provide adequate parking. Councilmember Haas Steffen explained that relocating to a new site could provide for a larger lot with parking and a garden, etc. But when you consider this is the only public building in Ramsey that is eligible to be on the State and National Historical Registry, then you need to leave the building in this location. She supported using this building in such a way as to attract the public and children and keep the history of the City. Councilmember Zimmerman asked if the City would be obligated to spend tax money on the building once it is determined if it should stay and asked how much has been spent so far. He City Council/June 9, 1998 Page 20 of 27