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City Council Minutes Page 4 July 23, 2001 discuss its space needs for senior citizens, large meeting room space, YMCA, youth, etc. relatively soon. He stated that the City should be part of this proposal and at a minimum the City should consider helping out with the land issue. Councilmember Kuester questioned how the facility would be governed. Charlie indicated that this is something that has not been worked out at this time. Councilmember Kuester indicated she has some questions as to how this facility would fit in with seniors and also how it would fit in with the Emporium. She stated that she would like to see the recreational activities expanded and felt that the Arts might be a way of accomplishing this. Councilmember Kuester indicated that the City should seriously look at this type of proposal. Councilmember Motto agreed that the City should consider contributing some land to the project and stated that siting the building in Elk River makes sense logistically. Councilmember Motin indicated his concern with an ongoing partnership mainly because the uses being proposed are all district-wide or county-wide services. He questioned whether the uses of the city would be a good fit for this project. Councilmember Tveite concurred that the facility belongs in the City of Elk River, centrally located in the school district. He noted that he has concerns about operating expenses, and would want to be sure that the constituents fund the operating expenses equally so that the taxpayers of Elk River are not unduly burdened. Councilmember Tveite noted that at this point he is not comfortable making a decision as to what programs the City could put into the project. He stated that he would be willing to make a decision on the land issue within the next couple of months. Mayor I<]inzing thanked Mr. Blesener for his presentation. 5. Open Mike There was no one present for Open Mike. 6. Other Business 6.1. Signal at 171st and Highway 10 Mayor Klinzing reviewed the letter from Mr. Scott Powell of Elk River Ford. The letter requests that the City pay for the installation of the turn signal arm at the intersection of Highway 10 and 171st Avenue. It was the consensus of the Council to have the City Engineer proceed with the planning process of the signal plans and to discuss the payment options with the City Council. 6.2. Consider Purchase Agreement for Sale of Boelter's Property LoriJohnson indicated that Mike Boelter, of Boelter's has agreed to the purchase price of $175,000 so that the City can proceed with the planning for future intersection improvements. Lori asked the Council for authorization to have the city attorney draft the purchase agreement. The purchase agreement will be brought back to the Council for approval as soon as it is prepared. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE DRAFTING OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE