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City Council Minutes August 7, 2007 Page 10 of 12 ---------------------------- • Ed Larsen • Justin Bolz-Andolshek • Patrick Smith Mayor Malecha volunteered to be the Council liaison to this committee. 10.2. Memorandum of Agreement for Highway 371 The Council discussed the Memorandum of Agreement relating to Highway 371 alignment. COUNCIL MEMBER NAGEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. Council Member Ryan noted that Council Member Sjoblad and Council Member Oraskovich are on record indicating they would not be in favor of a bypass if there are no overpasses. He questioned if they had changed their views on this issue. Both Council Member Sjoblad and Oraskovich noted that they have changed their views based on new information that has been presented. Council Member Ryan indicated his concern with the spray irrigation field land and the fact that the MOA calls for the City to dedicate all land in the spray irrigation fields that is needed for the construction of TH 371. He indicated that the City should be adequately compensated for this land. Council Member Sjoblad discussed the possibility of the City exchanging property with MnDOT; specifically right-of-way along the existing 371 corridor in exchange for the City's spray irrigation land. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REMOVE ARTICLE II-1.b. FOR FURTHER STUDY. COUNCIL MEMBER ORASKOVICH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE AMENDMENT CARRIED 5-0. THE MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED 4-1. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN VOTED NAY. 10.3. Off Sale Liquor Licenses The Clerk noted that the City has received a request for an off-sale liquor license from Joe Dotty. The Clerk stated that the City's existing ordinance �- allows two off sale licenses which are currently in use. She noted that the