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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 10, 2008 Page 9 with the existing building layout and circulation considerations for a trucking terminal use; and advised that there had been no analysis on the functionality of the property; and questioned who's function or problem that became. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the motion; opining that past examples should suffice in proving that the City does benefit from knowing environmental conditions of properties; and recalled the difficulties in the City obtaining that re- search and data from purchasers of properties in the Twin Lakes area. Council- member Roe opined that he was not currently in a position to determine the future of the property; and that he had raised the issue of a Fire Station only because it had been discussed in that area in the past. Councilmember Roe, in noting his support of the motion, noted that expenditures would be reimbursed upon sale of the property and/or assessment for redevelopment of properties in the area. Mayor Klausing spoke in favor of the motion, noting that in past discussions, concern of migration of soil contaminants needed to be considered and created a need to analyze the entire parcel, not just a portion of it. Councilmember Ihlan spoke against the motion, referencing a recent newspaper article regarding Twin Lakes Parkway as "Roseville's road to nowhere;" the original intent of connecting Twin Lakes Parkway with Terrace Drive and Snel- ling Avenue prior to recent MnDOT action that such a connection would not be allowed. Councilmember Ihlan opined that construction of Twin Lakes Parkway would only serve to direct additional traffic along Fairview Avenue and into resi- dential neighborhoods. Councilmember Ihlan opined that, before she would con- sider construction of Twin Lakes Parkway, she would insist that such purchase and construction be through a bond issue and be put before voters. Mayor Klausing clarified the requested action was for environmental analysis and investigation and appraisal work, not for purchase of the property. Ayes: Pust; Roe and Klausing. Nays: Willmus and Ihlan. Motion carried. Roll Call 13. Business Items -Presentations, Discussions 14. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Malinen briefly reviewed upcoming agendas. 15. Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings None. 16. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.