04-30-96 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 30, 1996 senior housing proposal. Rutzick replied that the project stopped because the Winters are not willing to sell their property. Rutzick felt the City needed to be aggressive in assisting developers to assemble sites. The Administrator reported that he has had discussions with the Winters, and they are not interested in selling at this time. They are also concerned with what might be developed behind their property. The Administrator suggested that if development begins occurring in the area, the Winters may change their minds. The only other option is to condemn the property, and the Council has taken the position that they will not condemn residential property. Scalze agreed appraisals need to be done. She indicated the only criticism she has heard is that in assembling parcels, the City must be fair to all the property owners involved. Vitale agreed, and pointed out that it must be a win/win situation for both the City and the property owners. Vitale stated that The Venetian Inn will negotiate the best deal they can, but realizes all property owners in the area will need to be treated equally. Morelan indicated the public perception may be that the City should not be involved in financing these projects. Morelan indicated, however, that it was obvious to him that City involvement is necessary to make the redevelopment of the area happen. Vitale agreed that City involvement is necessary to get redevelopment of the area going. Vitale felt there were few projects that were feasible without TIF dollars. Fifield reported it is very difficult to do a redevelopment project without TIF dollars. Morelan indicated the area might redevelopment on its own without City assistance. However, he guessed that might take 10 to 15 years. Pedersen pointed out that redevelopment, therefore, something. no one is driving the the City is trying to do 9