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. . . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, July 27, 1987 Page 4 HWY 96/HAMLlNE SITE (Cont'd) Attorney Lynden was present and outlined the proposed purchase agreement for the land to be purchased as three parcels, over a two year period. Lynden discussed the following items listed in the purchase agreement that may be negotiable: . - The interest rate for parcels B & C; suggested 7% interest rate be offered. - The balance of special assessments could be paid by the seller. - Real Estate taxes could be assumed by the City only upon actual ownership of each indiVidual parcel. - Section 3.3(d), examination charges, needs clarification. Council recommended a prepayment provision be incorporated in the agreement. The Attorney discussed the necessity for the roadway easement on the south property line being attached to parcel A, as that may be the first parcel developed; Council concurred. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the Village Attorney to communicate the following changes to the purchase agreement to the seller as outlined below: 1. Buyer pay 7%, rather than 8%, interest on parcels B & C. 2. Balance of Special Assessments to be paid by Seller. . 3. Real Estate Taxes are to be paid by the Seller until such time as the City assumes actual ownership of each parcel. 4. Seller clarify Itexamination charges", as listed in Section 3.3 (d). 5. Seller attach rosdway easement of a minimum of 35 ft. on south property line to Parcel A. 6. Attorney draft prepayment option for parcels A, B & C. and, furthermore, if proposals are clarified to the satisfaction of the Village Attorney and buyer and seller, and, agreement is reached on all points, the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City the purchase agreement; and further resolved the Treasurer is authorized to issue a check in the amount of $15,000 for the initial payment; and further, that the Council hereby authorizes Planner review and administrative approval of the site plan and relocation of the Daybridge property, owned by Rand-Haur Company. Hotion carried unanimously. (3-0) SPECIAL ASSMT LEXINGTON AVE Council questioned pending litigation on Lexington Avsnue storm sewer special assessments. Attorney Lynden advised the delay was due to the property owners change of attorney; he advised he would contact Attorney Rob Plunkett to determine status . of this matter. RES.1/87-42; JOINT PWRS. AGREMT: NSCC Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Resolution No. 87-42, RESOLUTION AMENDING BY SUBSTITUTION ARTICLE VI, SECTION I AND ARTICLE X, SECTION 3 OF THE NORTH SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) TRANSFER OWNRSHIP; MPLS. HIDE & TALLOW Council was advised that ownership of the Minneapolis Hide and Tallow rendering plant was being transferred to Darling-Delaware Company, Inc. Tim Guzek, General Manager of Gordon Rendering Company in New Brighton, appeared before the Council and stated he will be, hereafter, the General Manager of the Arden Hills plant as well. Guzek advised that it is the company's hope to improve the 'appearance of the site and add new pollution control equipment. He read a letter of introduction from the company's President, William Shirley, Jr., which advised the rendering plant will be operated with the best available technology and continue to provide a most needed service to the community. . Council questioned if there would be a change in the amount or type of processing at the plant.