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City Council Minutes June 23. 1986 Page Four ~ City Administrator. Patrick Klaers. stated that this year's MSA funds could be carried over to next year and would be used on the Main Street project. Councilmember Gunkel stated that she felt it was necessary to look at the Main Street project in conjuction with the Industrial Park project, regarding MSA funds. She further stated that by examining the possibility of using 1986 MSA funds in 1987. using 1987 funds. and with the capability of borrowing 1988 funds for use in 1987, and also given the substantial cushion in the MSA discretionary funds - it could then be determined to what extent MSA funds could be used for the Industrial Park improvement project. Councilmember Gunkel further stated that she was in favor of putting in as much of the improvements as soon as possible as scheduling allowed. Discussion was carried on regarding the possibility of the City's maintenance crew doing some of the grading and site work for the Industrial Park project. It was the consensus of the City Council that: a) they were in favor of proceeding with plans for the project. b) that staff investigate the possibility of using TIF funds and determine an approximate dollar amount that would be available, and c) that the MSA funds available for 1986 and 1987 be examined for use on the project. e Discussion was carried on regarding the benefit of the project and the need to move on the project as soon as possible. Further discussion followed regarding the possibility of assessing the amount of funds needed for the project after MSA funds are used, abating the assessment and then paying off the assessment with tax increment funds as they became available. Further discussion followed regarding the reluctance of the City Council to take over the Industrial Park as land owners. It was the consensus of the City Council that the City Administrator be directed to contact the bond consultant, City Attorney, and City Engineer to gather infor- mation and start proceedings for the Industrial Park project. Mr. Gongoll was advised that a calendar schedule would be available for the Investors in July. 8. Administrative Secretary COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED APPROVAL OF THE TITLE CHANGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, SANDY THACKERAY, TO ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY/DEPUTY CITY CLERK, AND THAT SHE RECEIVE A 50~/PER HOUR INCREASE IN WAGES. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 8.1. Lease Purchase Plan for Street Department Facility e City Administrator, Patrick Klaers, reported that the Building Committee would be meeting on July 1st at 7:30 p.m. at the First National Bank community room to discuss a proposal for the size of the facility. Mr. Klaers indicated that Phil Hals would be working with them and the matter would be brought back before the City Council on July 7th. City Administrator Klaers indicated that it is expected that at least the outer shell of the building will be constructed in 1986 and the finishing work inside could be done as time permits during the winter.