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City Council Minutes November 17, 1997 Page 3 4.2. 4.3. 4.4, MAYOR DUITSMAN, COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON AND COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ OPPOSED. It was the consensus of the Council not to add back any of the proposed tax revenue cuts at this time. Update on Old Municipal Liquor Store City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that Councilmember Holmgren has expressed some concerns regarding the Council's decision to lease the old liquor store. Some of the concerns include the city's liability while leasing the property; whether it would be best to sell the property rather than lease it; the cost of necessary building improvements to bring the building up to code; and whether this is the best spot for a teen oriented business. The City Administrator stated that he does not believe the city should sell the property at this time. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he is concerned about the property because of the potential activities that will take place. He suggested that the city have an appraisal to help establish a reasonable market value. He fudher stated that it may be best to sell the propedy on a contract for deed instead of leasing the property. Mayor Duitsman indicated he felt the city should hang on to the property as it will more than likely become more valuable as time passes. After further discussion, it was the consensus to invite the Watzs' to make a presentation to the council regarding their proposal for the liquor store site. Buildin.q Official Updates Building Official Cliff Skogstad updated that council on several building issues which included the following: · The Ryding house - library parking lot · The new liquor store · City hall building health · Ice Arena Drainaqe Issues- Heritage Landin.q City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that an agreement has been reached regarding the drainage issues in Heritage Landing I & II. The developers have indicated that they would reestablish the drainage in this area on the Heritage Landing I1 easement. The City Administrator explained that since that agreement, a property owner in Heritage Landing II has indicated that he did not agree with the solution. It was the consensus of the Council to move ahead with the plan to re-establish the drainage using the Heritage II easement. The City Council recessed at 7:00 p.m. and moved to the Council Chambers. The mayor reconvened the Council meeting at 7:05 p.m.