01-14-2004 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 14, 2004 RAB, LLC The City Administrator updated the Cowrcil on negotiations between Dick Biagini of RAB, LLC and C.I. Title and their attorneys for phase two of the Country Side Office Park development. The Administrator also reported that on the Council agenda for this evening is a First Amendment to a Right of Entry Agreement for this project extending the date to March 31~` given the status of the negotiations at this time. The Administrator also reported that Dick Biagini may be interested in the City's property on County Road B if the City decides not to utilize this site for a new public works garage. FRATTALONE The Mayor reported that Frank Frattalone contacted him to determine if PROPERTY the City has any interest in his property at 3066 Spruce Street prior to his placing the property on the market. Potential uses for the property may be anew public works garage and/or Watershed District offices. It was noted that the shop building consists of approximately 12,000 square feet and the office building consists of approximately 7,600 square feet. It was estimated that the asking price is $2.25 million. The Council also discussed the fact that the site consists of approximately 2 acres of vacant land that could be subdivided and developed. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Administrator should review the potential uses and economics involved, and present additional information to the Council within the next few weeks. CODE The City Administrator reported on the status of the Ali Enyati property ENFORCEMENT at 594 County Road B-2 from a code enforcement standpoint and the potential for resolution of these issues through the City's purchase, 594 COUNTY upgrade, and resale of this property. The Administrator reviewed the ROAD B-2 financial details of the proposed purchase, which included the payment of up to $500 of rent for Mr. Enyati while the house was being renovated and sold. It was the consensus of the Council to instruct the City Administrate- to pursue the purchase agreement as discussed, with the amount of rent paid by the City to be deducted from whatever proceeds Mr. Enyati wo~dd have at the time the house was sold. The City Administrator reported that he will draft the purchase agreement, review it with Mr. Enyati, and bring it back for Council approval at the January 28°i meeting.