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City Council Minutes November 3, 2009 Page 3 of 8 ALTERNATE ALIGNMENT. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. Council Member Malecha stated that the cost to extend infrastructure to the alternate alignment would be very high and would not benefit the city. Council Member Ryan stated he was opposed to the resolution. He stated that the highway will be going through many rural segments of property and the resolution adds salt to the wounds that those property owners have already suffered. He further stated that this resolution takes away the highest and best use of the property. Council Member Ryan indicated that it is not appropriate to tell future Councils what they can and can't do. Council Member Nagel stated that he has attended many of the Planning Commission meetings where this issue has been discussed. He further stated that the push to get this before the Council is from a realtor who has stated that in the absence of this resolution, investors in and out of town are wondering what is going to happen to Pequot. He indicated that this resolution gives everyone a clear picture of where Pequot is going to go. Mayor Adams stated that she has heard from a number of business owners in town who have indicated that the resolution is what is needed. She noted that the people who invest in Pequot need to know that the downtown will be the central business area. Mayor Adams indicated that this resolution supports the businesses. Scott Pederson, Planning Commission representative, stated that this was a proactive move by the Planning Commission in an effort to plan for the future. MOTION CARRIED 4 -1. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN OPPOSED. 7. Fire Department Monthly Report Report received by Council. 8. Police Department Monthly Report Report received by Council. 8.1. Accept Resignation from Brandon Silgjord `.. The Mayor sated that the resignation letter was very complimentary to the department and its officers.