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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 22, 2012 that need trimming, and the backyard needed mowing. The Administrator indicated that City staff would take care of these items. It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with the process necessary to certify the property at 3046 LaBore Road for qualification under a future TIP District. 3006 The City Administrator reported that the owners of 3006 LaBore Road LABORE wish to sell their property and are offering the City the opportunity to ROAD purchase the bulk of the back of their property which abuts the Sculley property. The majority of this land is wetland, but there may be some limited development potential. The Administrator noted that the City's Master Trail Plan calls for a trail improvement through the east end of the Northeast Redevelopment Area, of which this property is a part. The City Administrator also indicated that the City will need a sanitary sewer easement through 3006 LaBore Road in order to avoid the need for a lift station if the redevelopment at 3046 LaBore Road ever occurs. The Administrator reported that the property owner is offering the City the opportunity to purchase approximately 2.3 acres at a cost of $14,000 per acre. The Administrator stated that the City would have to define the parameters of the property purchase as well as determine whether or not it made sense. He also noted that a subdivision would be necessary, and the property that the City would be purchasing would be landlocked until the time the area redevelops. The Administrator stated that the purchase would be speculative for the City until the time that the Sculley property redevelops. The Administrator also indicated that he could not determine whether or not there would be any development potential for the portion of 3006 LaBore Road under consideration. The Administrator felt that the offer was worth exploring, however. He suggested that some analysis be done and indicated that a recommendation could be brought back to the Council within 30 days. He indicated that the property owner would like to close on the transaction within 60 days. Greg Meemkin, 3006 LaBore Road, reported that the Sculley family is becoming very motivated to sell their property and are considering selling the entire parcel including the house. Meemkin stated that he believes he is making a reasonable offer to the City, pointing out there may be development potential for one or two lots. Blesener stated that whether or not there is development potential is unknown at this time. Blesener indicated that if the City proceeds with the purchase it would be from the standpoint that two easements are needed from this property. Blesener suggested that the City Administrator and City Engineer do some additional study of the proposal and bring a recommendation back to the 5