12-19-2012 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2012 this area may be more efficient and desirable as a single -user site. The Administrator explained that one use of this redevelopment area may be more efficient in terms of the grade, access, and utility issues outlined in the report. The Administrator also pointed out that development by single -user likely results in the City avoiding an outlay of costs associated with these issues. He also noted that there are two alternative sites that would be suited to the development of a new Public Works facility. Those are the Schrier property on Spruce Street and the adjacent Precision Tree property. The Administrator felt that developing the Public Works facility on an alternate site would give the City more time to work on the redevelopment of the Owasso /Woodlyn area. The Administrator reported that in his discussions with McGough, they felt that there is a market for several buildings on the redevelopment site provided that there is an outdoor storage component. The Administrator pointed out that some TIF analysis would have to be done given that building coverage is a key element in making the redevelopment work. The Administrator felt that TIF would work with one large user and an outdoor storage component, depending on the amount of building coverage. McGough indicated that they would do some analysis and work on some scenarios and would bring them to the City in the middle of January. The Administrator reported that he has talked to the owners of the Schrier property as well as the Precision Tree property and it may be possible that either of these sites are available. The Administrator noted that there would likely be modifications necessary to the Precision Tree building. Both of these sites are zoned Industrial -Park (I -P) District. Either of the sites would be large enough, and the Administrator reported that soil corrections had been done on the Precision Tree site when that building was constructed. He indicated that he would discuss the status of soil corrections with the owners of the Schrier property. With regard to the issue of outdoor storage needs for Public Works, the Administrator indicated that most of the Public Works' equipment and materials would be stored inside. There may be minimal need for outdoor storage of rock or dirt, but the Administrator felt that the I -P limitation of 10% outdoor storage area relative to building size could be met. The Administrator reported that the County's estimated market value for the Schrier property is $607,500 and for the Precision Tree property $605,000. The Council discussed the location of the Public Works facility at an alternative site, and agreed that relocating the facility outside the Owasso /Woodlyn area was preferred. The Council discussed development of Public Works on the Schrier property versus Precision Tree property and felt either could be a workable alternative. 2