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March 23, 2010 Page 4 of 7 4. Consideration of amended North Metro Mayor's Association Joint Powell Agreement. Report No. 10-078. City Manager Lotter reported this past year, the North Metro Mayor's Association (NMMA) has begun the process of implementing a new Central Purchasing Program. The Central Purchasing Program would allow member cities of the NMMA to purchase goods and services collectively that are commonly used by each municipality on a regular basis. The amended Joint Powers Agreement would permit the NNMA to establish the Central Purchasing Program. Councilmember Bauman questioned if the fee to belong to the NMMA, is offset by the savings associated with the joint buying agreement. Mark Uglem; the Mayor of Champlain explained some of the possible benefits associated with the Joint Powers Agreement, and membership in North Metro Mayors Association. Councilmember Bauman requested clarification on the logistics of the program; how staff would go about ordering. Mayor Uglem explained the process, reiterating there is no obligation to any City to purchase through the program. Councilmember Phillips questioned if it is possible to save the membership fee through the cooperative purchasing program. Mayor Uglem confirmed it is a possibility. Councilmember Samuelson stated she was in support of both the Joint Powers Agreement, and the NMMA membership. City Attorney LeFevere clarified the item for consideration was to approve the amendment to the Joint Powell Agreement, not membership. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to approve the amended North Metro Mayor's Association Joint Powers Agreement '5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried 5. Abdallah Kadid requests approval of a Special Use Permit to permit operation of a full service automotive detailing, minor repair, brokerage and sales services business out of the existing building located at 833 3rd Street SW, Suite #1. Report No. 10-079. Resolution No. 10-022. City Planner Janice Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit that would allow an automotive services use to exist at 833 3rd ST SW, Suite #l. This site is located in an I-1, Light Industrial zoning district. The automotive services use would include detailing, minor repair, brokerage and sales. The applicant has secured a 3,000 SF space that includes one overhead door and a total of twelve surface parking spaces and eight enclosed parking spaces. The applicant proposes that all vehicles would be stored overnight. Staff has found generally all findings are met and would recommend approval. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to ,Adopt the attached resolution approving the Special Use Permit, subject to the following five conditions • All vehicles being serviced and/or sold are parked indoors during non -business hours. Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles cannot be stored on site. 4. Consideration of North Metro Mayors Assn Joint Powers Agreement. Report No. 10-078. 5. Abdallah Kadid requests approval of a Special Use Permit to permit operation of a full service automotive detailing, minor repair, brokerage and sales services business out of the existing building located at 833 3,d Street SW,Suite#1. Report No. 10-079 Resolution No. 10-022.