12-19-2012 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2012 The Council then discussed the issue of outdoor storage in the Owasso /Woodlyn redevelopment area. The Administrator reported that McGough is aware of the City's concerns relative to outdoor storage. He anticipated a high quality development with outdoor storage at a somewhat higher percentage than allowed in the I -P District. The Administrator again noted that McGough indicated they would work on some scenarios and bring those in to the City in January. He also noted the desirable location of the Owasso /Woodlyn redevelopment area. The Administrator asked if the Council supported the continued investigation into the two alternative Public Works sites. He noted that the City Engineer is currently arranging for soil borings in the redevelopment area, and suggested that some borings also be done on the Schrier property. That information, coupled with scenarios that will be presented by McGough in January, will be helpful in moving forward with some decisions. The Council again discussed the issue of outdoor storage questioning the amount of outdoor storage that McGough Construction would feel necessary. The Administrator reported that McGough is aware that the City would not support outdoor storage to the level allowed in the 1 -1 District, but would likely be looking for more than what is allowed in the 1 -P District. The Council noted that redevelopment of this area would like occur under a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Council indicated its support for additional research of the two alternative sites including soil borings on the Schrier property. The Administrator indicated that Donovan Construction would like to have a signed purchase agreement with the City before the end of the year in order to avoid potential changes in capital gains tax law. The Administrator noted that the City would not have to close on the property before the end of the year, however. He also suggested that he enter into discussions relative to the Tachney and R & S properties. McGraw asked what entity would develop this area. The Administrator was not sure what McGough's preference would be at this point, but noted that at a minimum they would do the layout for the area and perhaps market it. He reported that McGough indicated that they may pre -lease buildings prior to development. Blesener felt that redevelopment of the Owasso /Woodlyn area would likely be easier without factoring in a new Public Works facility in the area. Council agreed, and the consensus appeared to be locating Public Works on the Schrier property, but not yet ruling out the Precision Tree site. Again, there was 3