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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MAY 23, 2018 City -owned Twin Lake land: A sewer line needs to be installed to serve the area, but should be done in conjunction with the reconstruction of Twin Lake Boulevard and coordinated with the City of Vadnais Heights. It does not make economic sense to tear the street up to install the sewer line without replacing the street at the same time. He noted that Vadnais Heights has not budgeted fiends to do street reconstruction projects. He stated that Masterpiece Homes does not appear to be pursuing a development here any longer since they know what the issues are with getting utilities to the site. He noted that an apartment building could generate the largest return for the property but may not be well received by the neighborhood. Pre -Wire area: Mark Sullivan, a developer met with City staff yesterday and has control of the Pre -Wire building and a few other of the properties here except for the apartment building next door, whose owner has indicated to stop contacting them. Mr. Sullivan suggested he would remove the buildings and use the properties temporarily for outdoor storage until he can acquire more land in order to do a new development. The City Administrator reported that Mr. Sullivan would like to talk to the City Council about options. The City Administrator noted that Torn Tubbesing called him recently and stated he was having an appraisal done and would let the City know when he gets that information. If this parcel was available, it could be combined with the existing mini -storage business to redevelop the area. Montour asked if Ramsey County was still going to redo the County Road C and Rice Street intersection. The City Administrator stated that it is on the back burner for the County. Area east of the fire station: The City Administrator noted that after the house at 331 Little Canada Road was torn down for the parking lot expansion, it became obvious that other redevelopment of this area might make sense. He stated that some of the houses nearby could become available in the near term, but noted it is a challenging area due to the lot dimensions. Woodlyn (east of railroad tracks)/McGough: This area, along with 53 & 167 South Owasso properties have drainage issues and to remedy it with storm sewer that could cost $100,000. He noted that the City Engineer is waiting for survey information and will have a recommendation soon. Site east of Culvers: The City owns the lot, but developer George Sherman has the right to develop it as part of his redevelopment project in this area. The City Administrator explained that with closing out the TIF district here, he believes Mr. Sherman's rights will lapse. The City Administrator stated that he recently met with a dentist who is shopping around for land, but he noted that there is no reason for the City to provide free or reduced land cost. Keis asked if US Bank has ever indicated a desire to rebuild or improve the property. The City 2