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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2001 <br />*10. Streetlight at County Road 6/Townline Road Intersection — Continued • <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br />11. Lease of Property at 3580 Wayzata Boulevard for Agricultural Use <br />Moorse stated that about 40 acres of property had been donated to the City and was <br />planned for park use, but was currently not being used by the City. A substantial portion <br />of the property has been farmed for a number of years rent -free, so that the owner would <br />not have to worry about the upkeep of the land. Moorse stated that because the City owns <br />the property it is tax - exempt. But once the City allows someone to pursue a <br />moneymaking endeavor on the land, it loses its tax - exempt status. The past year's taxes <br />on the land were about $6,000.00. The taxes will increase as the marketability of the land <br />increases. <br />McDermott asked if the City could pay the farmer a nominal fee to maintain the land. The <br />Council directed Moorse to pursue that option. <br />*12. Receipt of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial <br />Reporting for the 1999 Financial Report (Information Only) • <br />13. Scheduling of Council Work Session <br />The Council agreed to meet on Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 3:30 p.m. <br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT <br />None. <br />*14. LICENSES <br />None. <br />*15. BILLS <br />Sansevere moved, and Nygard seconded, to approve payment of the All Funds <br />Account. <br />Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />0 <br />