05-23-01 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA MAY 23, 2001 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a workshop meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was held on the 23rd day of May, 2001 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor Michael I. Fahey called the meeting to order at C:45 p. m. and the following members of the City Council were present at roll call: CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Mr. Michael I. Fahey Council Member Ms. Beverly Scalze Council Member Mr. Jim LaValle Council Member Mr. Matt Anderson Council Member Mr. Riclc Montour ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Mr. Joel R. Hanson Public Works Dir. Mr. Greg Schroeder Parks & Itec. Dir. Mr. Jim Moretan Deputy Clerk Ms. Kathy Glanzer PUBLIC The Public Works Director explained in detail a flowchart he drafted showing WORKS the baseline modifications needed at the Public Works Garage including some GARAGE additional improvement items such as a new roof insulation, and addition to the existing building. Fahey asked the status of discussions for the purchase of the County Road B property identified as a potential site for a new Public Works Garage. The City Administrator reported that the property owner has indicated an asking price of $225,000 and noted that the property has been listed with a realtor. The Administrator reported that he informed the property owner about the potential for the City to issue a 1033 letter. The property owner indicated that he would check into the potential for reducing the asking price for the property in exchange for the 1033 letter. Fahey indicated that he is in favor of acquiring the property at this time, but not immediately moving forward with construction of a new Public Works facility- Fahey also indicated that the decision for the Council this evening is what improvements should be made to the existing Public Works facility as a short-teen solution.