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City Council Minutes <br />August 2, 2011 <br />Page 5 <br />-------------------- - - - - -- <br />Report received by Council. Chief Nelson was present. <br />8. Police Chief Monthly Report <br />Report received by Council. Chief Kiang was present. <br />9. Public Works Department <br />9.1. Spray Irrigation Land Use Lease <br />Mike Loven presented a draft of the Spray Irrigation Farm Lease which <br />runs from 2012 through 2015. The lease requires the tenant to pay the <br />City $5,000 per year. The Mayor noted that the lease did not contain an <br />"out" clause. She requested that this item be tabled until the attorney can <br />review and add language to the document allowing for the City or the <br />tenant to withdraw from the Lease Agreement. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT <br />AS PRESENTED. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE <br />MOTION. <br />Council Member Ryan explained that it is important that the lease is <br />renewed. He explained that the City is obligated to keep a cover crop on <br />the land according to the MPCA permit. The Mayor stated that this current <br />contract does not expire until December 31St and review by the attorney <br />would take one month. <br />Council discussion was held about the timing of harvesting the crop. Mike <br />Loven noted that there would be time to have the agreement reviewed by <br />the Attorney. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO TABLE FOR ONE MONTH <br />PENDING REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. MAYOR ADAMS <br />SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 -1. COUNCIL <br />MEMBER RYAN OPPOSED. <br />9.2. Park Memorial <br />Council Member Sjoblad stated that Mike Loven has removed a couple of <br />dead trees from Trailside Park. Council Member Sjoblad stated he would <br />like to request the Park Commission to dedicate a tree to Del Anderson in <br />honor of his service to the City and for his participation in developing the <br />