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City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 3 e Council member Dietz indicated that he concurred with Council member Motin in that he is opposed to selling the property to A1lina. He further indicated that he did not feel Allina was negotiating in good faith. Councilmember Farber indicated that he concurred with Councilmember Thompson in that a health facility would better seNe the residents. However, he also felt that $6.50 per square foot was too low. Tom McKee, representing Allina, indicated that the price of $6.50 was arrived at by fair market value. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATING FOR A HIGHER PRICE FROM ALLlNA FOR THE SALE OF THE CITY PROPERTY. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Farber, and Thompson voting aye. Council members Dietz and Motin voting nay. 5.3. Enerov City Update e Steve Rohlf informed the council that Energy City has offered their expertise to aid the Northstar Corridor project on energy related issues. He also informed the council that staff is continuing to work on the proposed wind generator. He indicated that staff will be reviewing possible sites to locate the generator. He questioned whether council would be opposed to locating the wind generator on Highway 169. Councilmember Thompson noted that he had no objections to locating the wind generator on Highway 169 provided that the project does not interfere with homeowners. 5.4. Reauest Authorization for Attornev Proceedinas and Condemnation of a House Located on Proctor Avenue Steve Rohlf noted that the house located at 740 Proctor Avenue has been vacant in excess of 12 years. He explained that the house is a hazard and that he has contacted the property owner several times regarding having the structure occupied or removed. He further noted that the property owner has not responded. Steve requested council authorization to proceed with declaring the house a public nuisance, and that it be abated by demolition or removal. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH CONDEMNATION OF THE HOUSE ON 740 PROCTOR AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Consider Reauest to Hire Environmental and Code Enforcement Officer e Steve Rohlf requested authorization to hire Robert Cartwright for a maximum of 20 hours per week to handle nuisance complaints. He also requested authorization to allow the assistant building and zoning secretary, Deb Long to add environmental activities to her job. He indicated that she would devote half of her time to environmental programs and the other half to her immediate job. Steve requested that Ms. Long receive out of grade pay for time spent on environmental duties when she demonstrates the ability to perform these duties under normal supervision.