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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 1999 PROPERTY worked on is that of a relocation plan so that the business can continue ACQUISITION to exist ln Little Canada. There are a couple of sites that Precision Tree is interested in. However, these sites are zoned Industrial Park (I-P). Therefore, issues such as building construction materials and outdoor storage and screening need to be addressed by the Council. Scalze noted that the sites suggested are on Spruce Street near South Owasso Blvd. and suggested that building materials requirements must be complied with given compliance with these requirements by other properties in the area. The Council felt that any outdoor storage would have to be screened. The City Administrator reported that Precision Tree has looked for buildings in Ryan Industrial Park. There is only one available, but it is in need of repair and the price is high. The Planner noted that outdoor storage is limited in the I-P District to an area 75% of the size of the building. This stora~e would require a CUP. Fahey pointed out that the City adopted the higher standards of the I-P District for a reason and questioned why the Council would want to take a step back from those standards. Fahey also pointed out that the City needs to take action on this property acquisition, and suggested that the stafF need not take too much responsibility for putting together a relocation plan. Precision Tree was put on notice when they purchased the property that the City had a future interest in seeing the area redeveloped. The City Administrator indicated that he would like to keep working to try to assist Yrecision Tree in a relocation. However, it that cannot be accomplished, the eminent domain process will need to be commenced at the next Council meeting. A relocation consultant will also need to be retained. Fahey noted that the sites being considered have not developed as I-P sites, and suggested that perhaps there are reasons for this. The City Administrator indicated that soil conditions may be a factor. Fahey suggested that the Administrator continue his discussions with Precision Tree at this point, and bring the matter back for consideration in two weeks. Mrs. Grolhowski indicated that they were aware of the City's interest in redevelopin~ their property. She reported that over the years they have looked at locations within Ryan Industrial Park, but have found none that work. Grolhowski reported that they have been in business in Little 25