Concordia University to have classes in Burnsville

Could somebody please explain something:

Diamondhead Mall lost all of its tenants and was eventually bought by District 191 in 1997 (as usual, the Pioneer Press reporter gives INCORRECT information). It's turned into an off-campus satellite school for seniors (12th graders), a facility for the other seniors (retiree-types), and early childhood/daycare. It also houses the District offices. It's use is District 191 and existed well before the "Heart of the City".

-"This partnership will help our residents improve their employment status and their financial situation," said Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, a driving force behind the deal, in a news release.-

What is the City doing putting together a "deal" using a District 191 facility without this being brought up in school board - the "Board of Directors" and its Constituents - meetings? No public notices, parental notices, open discussions, etc.? Nothing on the published agenda? Concordia rents this space? Does all of the rent go to the District? Why is the City involved?

Councilman Dan Gustafson said the same thing about Dakota County Technical College a year and a half ago. The spokesperson for DCTC said the College knew nothing about it. The City out-and-out lied. Does Concordia know about this "deal"?

Who, what, where, when, how?

It is almost election time so the Mayor needs to get her name on something that sounds good one way of another. She has wasted more than her share of tax dollars in her last two terms in office so perhaps this can make it up.
Can anyone come up with a better explanation?

Its a great idea for the city and I hope it works out. Props to Mayor Kautz if it does get done. It will be good for the great heart of the city area.

Last Updated: October 08, 2008
Higher ed comes to Burnsville
People in the south metro area soon will be able to earn university degrees closer to home, thanks to a new partnership between Concordia University, the city of Burnsville and a local school district.
Beginning in January, Concordia classes will be held in a remodeled shopping mall now owned by Independent School District 191, in the Heart of the City development in downtown Burnsville, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz said Monday.
Concordia, a private university in St. Paul, will offer two- and four-year degrees, as well as a master's degree in business administration.
"This is very important to our employers," said Kautz, who signed the deal last Thursday after working toward it for 2 1/2 years. "They have asked me to facilitate bringing this to Burnsville."
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http://www.csp.edu/news/inthenews/Higher_ed_c...

I think it's important the WHOLE web address shows! For lack of lines - here's the end of the address for aforementioned article:
inthenews/Higher_ed_comes_to_B urnsville.html