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. . . City Council Minutes November 20, 2000 Page 3 The Council also discussed the issue of future city operating and maintenance costs if the city were to take possession of the building. Michele McPherson indicated that she did not have cost estimates at this time. Mayor Klinzing indicated her concern about the Lion's request to have the city help pay for SAC and WAC charges and building permit fees. Council member Thompson stated that the city should be responsible for these costs if the city intends to eventually own the building. Councilmember Motin concurred. Council member Dietz stated that he would like to see estimated operating expenses including the proposed waived fees before any decision on city ownership is made. It was the consensus of the City Council that the project continue on with the Planning Commission and City Council review process and in the meantime to have staff put together estimated operating expenses that would be incurred by the City if the City owned the building. 5.3. Consider Resolution for Snowmobile Trail Permit Hiahwav 169 and Hiahway 10 Riaht-of-Way Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated that the River City Snow Riders are requesting assistance from the City Council to obtain a permit from the Department of Transportation in order to establish snowmobile trails along the Highway 10 and Highway 169 rights-of-way. Michele reviewed the staff report on this issue. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 00-101 REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SNOWMOBILE TRAIL ON MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.4. Consider Reauest by River City Snow Riders for Use of Gary Street Water Tower Site for Safety Trainina Director of Planning Michele McPherson stated that the River City Snow Riders are requesting use of the Gary Street water tower site for snowmobile safety training on Saturday, December 16, 2000. She stated that the snowmobile club would use this area for the driving portion of the safety course. This course is geared toward educating younger snowmobilers in safe snowmobile operation. Michele reviewed the staff report on this issue. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ALLOW THE RIVER CITY SNOW RIDERS TO USE THE GARY STREET WATER TOWER SITE FOR THE SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE ON DECEMBER 16, 2000, WITH THE CONDITION THAT ANY EXCESSIVE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE SNOWMOBILES WILL BE CORRECTED BY THE SNOWMOBILE CLUB. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.