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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />NOVEMBER 21, 2000 <br />Scalze pointed out that the City may be looking for property for a new <br />Public Works Garage and suggested that perhaps this site would be <br />appropriate. She also noted previous discussions about a path around <br />Blacktern Pond. <br />Frattalone pointed out that the path could still happen. <br />Pedersen noted that the City does not need a site this large. Scalze <br />suggested that the City could take what it needs and subdivide the rest off <br />for further development. She pointed out that Precision Tree is also in <br />need of a site. <br />Fahey pointed out that the City could allow Frattalone to develop the site <br />with the City purchasing the existing Frattalone property and subdividing <br />that off for uses such as the Public Works Garage and Precision Tree. <br />Fahey felt that the City should make efforts to retain a long -time business <br />in Little Canada. Fahey pointed out that Frattalone has indicated that he <br />made an honest effort to market the site and has had no serious offers. <br />Scalze pointed out that part of the problem is that the site is being used for <br />outdoor storage. Pedersen felt this was not the issue. <br />Scalze did not feel it was in Frattalone's best interests for him to push the <br />sale of the site given that he needs additional outdoor storage area. <br />Frattalone indicated that he only has a few pieces of equipment stored on <br />he site currently and he could accommodate this equipment on his current <br />site. <br />Scalze indicated that she has a problem with a development proposal that <br />is 2/3 outdoor storage. Morelan indicated that he has some questions <br />about it, but felt the issue was not insurmountable. <br />Frattalone pointed out that he is proposing a 34 million dollar project. He <br />further indicated that the one party that was interested in the site for <br />office/warehouse also proposed a 34 million project. That building was a <br />larger footprint, but Frattalone pointed out that office /warehouse space is <br />less expensive to construct on a per square foot basis than the office <br />building and shop building he is proposing. <br />Fahey pointed out that the first of the year there will be two new Council <br />Members seated. He indicated that he did not want to act on the concept <br />proposal at this time, and felt the matter should be tabled until the new <br />Council takes office. <br />Page 20 <br />