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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />APRIL 20, 1999 <br />like to raise. The first is why these three pieces of property are being <br />tar~eted versus all properties within the zoning district. The second is <br />what is the purpose of the moratorium. Kelly indicated that at the April <br />14'~' meeting the discussion was that the moratorium was necessary to <br />al(ow time for an appraiser to determine the value of the property so that <br />the City could then decide whether or not it would condemn the site. The <br />proposed moratorium ordinance before the Council states that the purpose <br />is to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan or zoning text. <br />Kelly also indicated that his clients would like to make a short <br />presentation to the Council this evening. <br />Fahey reported that the City does have a Comprehensive Plan in place. <br />Also, the City has been studyin~ the potential for redevelopment of these <br />sites for some time, and indicated that the redevelopment concept <br />presented by Messrs. Reiling and Drake at the April 14°i meeting showing <br />four tiny buildings in a piecemeal fashion on the sites in question is not <br />consistent with the City's redevelopment goals which are to redevelop to <br />the highest and best use of the property. Fahey indicated that the <br />development concept presented by Perry Linn is more consistent with the <br />City's goals. Fahey further pointed out that it would make no sense to <br />allow the further development of these sites if after receipt of appraisal <br />information the City decides to more forward with redevelopment. Fahey <br />noted the fact that the City had identified this area as a prime <br />redevelopment site was made clear to Messrs. Reiling and Drake when <br />they first purchased 2600 Rice Street. <br />Fahey acknowled~ed that Reiling and Drake have applied for a building <br />permit to put a new roof on the car wash. Fahey felt it made no sense to <br />process this buildin~ permit if the appraisals on the property are such that <br />the City will move forward with acquisition. Fahey felt it was not prudent <br />to put a lot of dollars into a property that may not be maintained in its <br />current state. Therefore, the City is proposing to declare a moratorium on <br />the issuance of building permits in order to allow time for appraisals to be <br />done on the property so that the City can decide whether or not to move <br />fo~ward with acquisition, whether that acquisition is voluntary or <br />otherwise. <br />Kelly again asked if the moratorium was for the purpose of considering <br />amendments to the Comprehensive Plan or to allow time to determine the <br />valuation of the land in preparation for condemnation. <br />Fahey replied that the purpose is both. The City needs to determine the <br />valuation of the land and also consider the redevelopment potential of the <br />property in a manner consistent with the Comp Plan, which is for the <br />highest and best use of the land. Fahey again noted that the four little <br />