HomeMy WebLinkAboutLease Task Force Minutes 04.01.2013 Lease Taskforce
April 1, 2013
In attendance: Mayor Olson, Bruce McGee, Bill Mountsier
Others: Iry Wilke, Curtis Lord
Bruce McGee opened the meeting at 5:24.
There was no public comment.
Bill Mountsier motioned the minutes be approved as presented. Bruce McGee, seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
Bruce stated that there has been some review of the lease. At this time he stated the "as is" language
regarding the physical state of the building was keeping the current draft from moving forward. He said
it was the recommendation from Legal Counsel to create two individual leases, one for the building and
one for the shooting activities. The Mayor elaborated on his discussion with legal counsel. He and the
City Attorney agree this is a cleaner way to move forward.
Curtis Lord asked if there was a time frame for the repairs to be made to the building. The Mayor stated
he was hesitant to support improvements to the building without having a levy in place. He admitted
the decision would ultimately be left up to City Council.
Iry Wilke asked if there was funding from Exxon to restore the building. The Mayor said no. Bruce stated
it was his understanding that there is some money set aside from FEMA and Exxon that would need to
be appropriated, but at this time is was not earmarked for the specific building restoration.
Iry said there may be an opportunity to use the Rifle Club building as a meeting place until the building
had been restored. Bruce stated it was his understanding that the Rifle Club has been using the building
although the lease has expired. The Rifle Club is the next lease for the taskforce to work on.
Iry stated he would like to present the draft to the Rod and Gun Club. He also inquired about the "no
shooting" signage. The Mayor stated it would be in the City's best interest to provide that signage. The
Mayor stated it would be in the City's best interest to investigate the annexation of Riverside Park again
so that City ordinances can be enforced on that property. Additionally, he said it would give Council the
ability to put enforceable restrictions on the property. Iry asked if there was a possibility to have the
County Commissioners enforce an ordinance for control of the property. Bill asked if the Mayor if he
could contact the City Attorney to determine what the ability of the Laurel Police Department to patrol
outside of City Limits was. The Mayor stated he would report back to the group.
Bruce asked if there were any additional questions regarding the lease agreement. If not, Bruce
suggested the group reconvene once they had time to review and comment on the lease.
Bill asked if there had been any determination regarding the insurance policy. Curt stated he had cleared
up the aggregate language with his insurance company. The Mayor stated that Article X in the lease
referred to event insurance which could be obtained for a one day special event.
Bruce stated the next meeting would be held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 5:30 pm.
Curt asked if the indemnification language was necessary to be included in the lease. Bruce said it was
standard language and he did feel it was completely necessary language. There was some discussion.
Bill motioned for adjournment, Bruce seconded the motion. The Motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 5:56.
Respectfully,
Monica Plecker