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Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 1994 Page 6 Council Business. continued Larson asked if the parcel located to the north could be included in this project so that the demolishing of the remaining structure could be performed. Locke added that Medical Devices would prefer that the structure be demolished and negotiations with the current property owner are ongoing. Larson noted his preference that this be accomplished, Locke agreed. Glen Winchell, Medical Devices, noted their preference that arrangements be made so that the structure could be demolished during the construction of their new facility. Belair Builders approached the property owner regarding removal of the structure, but the owner needs that building for storage at this time. Hopefully, arrangements could be made to clear that site before the Medical Devices building is completed by Thanksgiving. He showed a colored rendering of the building and complimented staff for their efforts in moving this project forward. The Council noted their excitement in the completion of project. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON AND MEDICAL DEVICES. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcements and UDdates Ramsey County has begun their strategic planning efforts and a staff member will be involved in the process. The Family Service Center project is going along well and Fulton suggested the Council be given a tour of the project's construction. A Five Year Financial Plan worksession will be held on August 9. Williams noted that the Northwest Youth and Family Service report states that New Brighton did not have participants in the Young Fathers Program. Larson noted that participation in the program is voluntary; and there are young fathers in this area, but they chose not to participate. Williams questioned that maybe these fathers had not been aware of the program. Larson said the fathers have been identified and contacted by school counselors and the mothers, but most decide not to participate. Larson noted the construction process of the Northwest Youth and Family Services facility is moving along nicely. The Community Recognition Event will be July 19 at Hansen Park. Stockyard Days and Antique Car Run events will be held the last week in August. Benke was asked to chair the Ramsey County Economic Development Committee. Council Business Medical Devices Development Agreement Report 94-169 Resolution 94-088 Announcements and Updates Ramsey Co. Planning Efforts FSC Tour Budget W orksession Young Fathers Program NWYFS Facility Community Recognition Event Stockyard Days Econ. Dev. Comm. I I I