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Council Member Broussard Vickers suggested the City execute the agreement upon the expiration of the renter's lease and offer Ms. Turcotte a higher price to give her an incentive to sell to the City rather than to another party. City Attorney Hoeft suggested the City could approach the renter to offer a settlement amount, which may be less expensive. However, this would notify the renter of the City's intentions to purchase the property and the renter may insist on full payment of relocation fees. City Attorney Hoeft suggested the City contact a relocation consultant for an estimate of relocation fees in this instance. Mr. March indicated the appraiser had given him the name of a relocation consultant whom he would contact. Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Nelson to table this matter until Staff contacts a relocation consultant to provide information on possible relocation fees involved if the City were to purchase the Turcotte property. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. X. CONSENT AGENDA None. XL COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Wilharber reported the Police Commission meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in Circle Pines. Mayor Wilharber suggested future Councils continue to appoint liaisons to the various committees within the City to help keep Council informed. Mayor Wilharber reported the Lions moved the old storage building from the old public works building. The items have been removed from the haunted house and are being stored in the old public works building. Mayor Wilharber noted he had asked Mr. March to include information in the Council packets concerning switching some of the City accounts from Firstar to County Bank. Motion by Mayor Wilharber, seconded by Council Member Travis to direct Staff to move whichever accounts Staff deems appropriate to County Bank effective as of January 1, 2001. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Wilharber stated he had received a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities offering training for elected officials for anyone interested. Council Member Sweeney presented information from the Parks and Recreation Committee on its year -end accomplishments, budget, and projected goals for 2001. Council Member Sweeney reported he had enjoyed his time serving as liaison to the Parks and Recreation Committee. He thanked Council on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Committee for Council's assistance, which helped them to reach their goals. Mayor Wilharber thanked Council Member Sweeney for his efforts to serve as both the Parks and Recreation liaison and the cable commission liaison. Page 13 of 14