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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 30, 2000 10 . Mr. Post stated, in the Joint Powers Agreement, Section III, under "Office Space", a minimum of 320 square feet for the office space is specified, He noted that this was redrafted in the addendum to specify a maximum of 300 square feet for the office space. Councilmember Rem asked whether the agreement was a final document as it was signed by General Andreotti but was not dated. She asked whether the office space in question was included in building budgets and construction plans Mayor Probst stated that he is comfortable with the direction of the project. Mr. Post added that the office space will be located in the basement of the City Hall facility and will be accessed by a separate entrance to prevent intermingling with City operations, He noted this access has been included in construction plans. Councilmember Larson stated, in his opinion, the cultivation of a relationship with the National Guard is a positive step. He added the law provides for making the building available to the Guard for meetings, and the City is going beyond that by providing office space to accommodate them. He asked whether the National Guard had requested the office space, Mayor Probst stated that the National Guard's presence in the facility was much more onerous in the initial draft of the Joint Powers Agreement. He added that full access to the building, as well as control of conference rooms, was originally indicated, He noted that the provision of a dedicated office space seems the best way to accommodate the National Guard. . Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the inclusion of a barbed wire fence seems military standard, Mayor Probst stated the National Guard might accept a delayed implementation plan. Councilmember Rem asked whether this was part of the written agreement. Mayor Probst stated it was not. Councilmember Rem stated that Article X of the Agreement, "Entire Agreement/Future Modification", refers to the fact that the entire agreement is contained therein, She added that such language indicates the entire agreement is comprised in the document. Mayor Probst stated that the document was written to capture the fact that the agreement is ongoing and future addendums will happen, He added it is unreasonable to think that the agreement as written is [mal. Councilmember Rem asked for clarification with regard to the statement "the entire agreement is contained herein". Councilmember Larson stated that addendums could be incorporated into the document through a reference. Mayor Probst stated that the agreement supersedes all previous discussions and versions, and modifications will only be recognized and valid when put in writing. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to accept the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Arden Hills and State of Minnesota Department of Military Affairs, and authorize staffto execute the document. .