03-04-98 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 4, 1998 At this point in the workshop, 8:00 P.M., the Council took a brief recess. The workshop reconvened at 8:12 P.M. Schroeder indicated that using GIS information he could show the exterior boundaries of the redevelopment site. Fahey agreed that this is what should be provided to Cinemark at this point, with a boundary survey authorized when the City and Cinemark make pro~ress on the content of the development agreement. Fahey also indicated that the survey should show the City retaining the 91 acre site. The Administrator sug~;ested that he talk to the Winter's again laying out the financial aspects of the purchase to determine if they are interested. Fahey pointed out that the .91 acres will make the Winter's site more developable later on. If the City buys the .91 acres, it could be retained as an outlot for future attachment to the Winter's property. LaValle asked if the City could pay more tnan the appraised value for a piece of property. The City Attorney replied that the City can negotiate a purchase price subject to 1 reasonable standard. The City Administrator asked the Council's opinion on his presenting a reasonable estimate of relocation benefits to the Winter's as part of his discussions with them, LaValle, Morelan, and Fahey agreed that relocation benefits should be discussed. Schroeder commented on the redevelopment site indicating that he viewed the role of Middle Street as a conduit for pedestrian traff'ic from north to south. Schroeder felt this connection was critical to the cohesiveness of the area. However, Middle Street could be vacated as long as a pedestrian right-of-way were maintained. Schroeder anticipated that theater patrons will use sites north of Little Canada Road for parkin~;. Schroeder pointed out that Wise is talking about other development that could share parking with the theater. The Administrator pointed out that if the Winter's property is included in the redevelopment site and the bank remains in the site, the cost will be higher which will require a hi~her build-out. The Administrator asked about the Guerin's offer to sell. Fahey suggested that the subcommittee meet with the Guerin's to discuss their offer. Pedersen questioned the need for a meeting given that the appraised value and the offer to sell are so far apart. Fahey suggested that 15