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City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 2 e 4. Open Mike Cecilia Scheel, 10727 2131h Avenue NW - indicated that she has received phone calls regarding the water levels being dropped due to the public improvement project along east Highway 10. Mayor Klinzing requested that the City Engineer give a report to the council regarding this issue. 5.1 , Consider Proposals for Recodification Process The City Clerk informed the council that the city has received proposals to recodify the city code. She indicated that the recodification process is a budgeted item for 1999. The City Clerk stated that four proposals were received. She noted that staff is recommending to accept the proposal from the Municipal Code Corporation at $13,700. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO HIRE MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION TO RECODIFY THE CITY'S CODE. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5,2, Allina Reauest e City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that staff had received direction at the August 9 City Council meeting to continue negotiations for Allina's purchase of city property. The City Administrator noted that Allina has submitted a letter dated August 11, 1999, offering the city $6.50 per square foot for the property, The City Administrator stated that on August 27, 1999, Planning Director Michele McPherson and he met with Guardian Angels representatives to discuss options and that a fOllOW-Up meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Hartman and Allina representatives resulted in no changes in Allina's position. The City Administrator stated that he felt AIlina would be a good addition to the community, but also that a second liquor store will be needed at sometime in the future and that there are other sites available in the community for Allina. Carol Mills, Guardian Angels Executive Director, stated that on behalf of the residents and the staff, they felt that Allina would be a wonderful addition to the community. She further noted that Guardian Angels endorses the Allina project. Mayor Klinzing stated she felt that the city should sell the property to Allina. She further stated that the council did not direct staff to continue reviewing options, but only to negotiate for the sale of the property. Council member Motin referred to his memo which was distributed in the council packet. He indicated he felt that there were better places for Allina to locate in the city of Elk River. He stated that he is opposed to selling the site, as he believes it is the best site for the future liquor store. e Council member Thompson indicated that the residents on the west side of the city would be best served by Allina medical clinic rather than a liquor store. He indicated that although he is favor of selling the property to Allina, he does not feel the $6.50 offer is reasonable.