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City Council Minutes Page 3 December 9, 2002 proposal is to rent the gymnasium space from the Boys and Girls Club for $15,000 per year with a minimum commitment of three years. Councilmember Dietz indicated that the Boys and Girls Club need this commitment from the City or they will not be able to get the loan that they need. Councilmember Motto indicated his concern that the programs do not cost the City more money than the $15,000. Councilmember Motin also questioned the possibility of extending the lease past the three-year commitment if it is in the Cit?s best interest. Councilmember Kuester indicated her concern of funding in 2004 ifLGA is cut by the State. She questioned the possibility of paying the 2003 lease from the 2002 budget. The Finance Director indicated that the lease for 2003 could be prepaid from the 2002 budget. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO LEASE THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GYMNASIUM FOR $15,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS AND THAT THE LEASE FOR 2003 BE PREPAID FROM THE 2002 COUNCIL CONTINGENCY BUDGET. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.5. Tim Smith - Main Street House Removal City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that per Council direction, the City has invoiced Tim Smith in the amount of $9,900. He noted that this is the penalty amount of $100 per day that was issued pursuant to the order for permanent injunction and judgment for the removal of Mr. Smith's house on Main Street. Tim Smith, 403 Main Street - indicated that he was unable to move the house by the deadline because of survey problems on the land where the house was being moved. Mr. Smith indicated that he felt wronged by the City because he was required to get a conditional use permit in 1994 and later found out that the permit was not necessary. Mr. Smith stated that he should not have to pay any penalty. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he would be willing to compromise on the penalty. Councilmember Tveite indicated that he is not willing to set a precedent by waiving the entire fee. Councilmember Kuester indicated that she would like to see Mr. Smith work with the City in determining the amount of penalty. Councilmember Motin indicated that the City has incurred a large amount of legal expenses in dealing with this issue and feels that Mr. Smith is responsible for the full penalty amount. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ALLOW THE PENALTY TO BE REDUCED TO $6~000 IF PAID BY MARCH 31, 2003; OTHERWISE THE FULL AMOUNT WILL BE DUE. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. COUNClLMEMBER KUESTER OPPOSED. 6. Other Business 6.1. Memo from Council_members Kuester and Dietz Regarding Term Limits Councilmember Kuester introduced a memo from herself and Councilmember Dietz. The memo included a proposal for an ordinance amendment that would allow Park Commission members who are serving as non-residents as of December 2002 to continue to serve on the Park Commission. Councilmember Kuester stated that Dave Anderson has served on the