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June 11, 2013 Shane Shipman, APi Group, noted his organization currently has 10,000 employees worldwide and provided life safety contracting services. He indicated AN was founded in Minnesota in 1926. He explained AN was growing faster than anticipated and the new building would meet the needs of the growing company. He discussed how the site would be used for training and personnel. He invited the Council and staff to come and tour the current facility. Councilmember Bauman thanked APi for their commitment to the community. Motion by Councilmember Samuelson, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution authorizing execution of a Term Sheet by and between the City of New Brighton and APi Group, Inc. for the sale and redevelopment of land in New Brighton Exchange. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried 4. Consideration of Membership to North Metro Mayor's Association (NMMA). Report No. 13 -139. City Manager Lotter stated at the June 4th Council work session members of the Council directed staff to add this item to Council Business for the purpose of discussing and considering membership to the North Metro Mayor's Association. Councilmember Samuelson supported membership to this organization and discussed the numerous benefits that would be provided to the City through joint efforts. Councilmember Bauman did not see the urgency in joining this organization, as the current legislative session has ended. She did not see the need for this organization and recommended the Council respect the Mayor's decision as he was not interested in attending these meetings. Councilmember Jacobsen commented coalitions look out for the best interests of the City. He explained that the NMMA could be attended by the Mayor or his designee. Further discussion ensued regarding Local Government Aid (LGA) and past practices. Mayor Jacobsen expressed frustration with the State and their lack of commitment to LGA and how this has adversely affected cities and school districts. Councilmember Jacobsen commented the League of Minnesota Cities was a great organization that lobbied on behalf of the City. He felt that the NMMA offered the same benefits. Mayor Jacobsen did not see these organizations as being similar and did not want to see the City be members of the NMMA. Councilmember Burg wanted to see the City involved in the NMMA as they addressed issues that affected the region. She did not have the time to lobby for the community on her own and stated the NMMA would assist in this area. Mayor Jacobsen disagreed with the Governor's proposed gas tax and sales tax increases, to subsidize the light rail. For that reason, he was not interested in being a part of the NMMA. Councilmember Bauman did not see that the NMMA would offer the City the solutions it was looking for. Councilmember Samuelson questioned the expense to join the NMMA. City Manager Lotter stated the price has been adjusted from previous years and was approximately $4,000 per year. Further discussion ensued regarding the member cities within the NMMA. Councilmember Burg inquired what lobbying efforts have been pursued by the NMMA in the past. Mayor Jacobsen stated the TCAAP property has been an issue, along with Highway 96. It was his opinion that the NMMA did not fully represent the best interests of the New Brighton voters. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to approve membership Page 5 of 7 4. Consideration of Membership to North Metro Mayor's Association (NMMA). Report No. 13 -139.