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. . , Elk River City Council Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 2 this alternative was going to be selected, then the decision should be made at this time. However, a decision on this issue can be made any time before the contractor orders the material. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 92-49, A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL/POLICE STATION TO BOR-SON CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA FOR THE AMOUNT OF $2,182,500 WITH THE CONCERN BEING NOTED THAT IF THE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EXPENSES ARE NOT REDUCED THROUGH CHANGE ORDERS THEN THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE TO THE GRANITE MATERIAL. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 2.5. Chamber of Commerce Request Executive Vice President of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, Jackie Schuelein, was present to discuss problems that the Chamber is having in obtaining donations for the 4th of July celebration. Previously, the Legion, Eagles and VFW have contributed money to the Chamber of Commerce for the 4th of July celebration, but recent state law now prohibits these organizations from contributing pull tab profits directly to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he believes the State is concerned with accountability and that this is the reason providing funds to Chambers of Commerces is no longer acceptable. It was noted that the City can request money and that it is legal for charitable gambling organizations to contribute money to cities provided it is not for law enforcement activities. Discussion took place on whether or not the City from the Eagles, VFW and Legion Club and add the City already contributes to the Chamber of help finance the 4th of July celebration. should request money that money to the funds Commerce in order to It was the consensus of the City Council that, provided no legal concerns exist, the City would request funds from the Eagles, VFW and Legion Club in order to help finance the Chamber sponsored 4th of July event. 3. Consider Chuba Company Development Agreement Economic Development Coordinator, Bill Rubin, reviewed the parameters of the Developer Agreement with the Chuba Company for the redevelopment project at 307 Main Street. It was noted that a 6,400 square foot office condominum is proposed and that it have a minimum market value for tax purposes of $440,000. Dennis Chuba, owner of the Chuba Company has reviewed the proposed Development Agreement and has found it to be acceptable. The maximum funds being provided to the Chuba Company is $20,000 and this could be lower if actual expenses are lower. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CHUBA COMPANY. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AGREEMENT SECONDED