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• • 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada. MN 55117 -1600 (612) 484 -2177 / FAX; (612) 484 -4538 MEMORANDUM MAYOR Michael I. Fahey COUNCIL Beverly Scalze Jim LaValle Steve Morelan Bob Pedersen ADMINISTRATOR Joel R Hanson TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator DATE: May 19, 1995 RE: Land Availability -St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners Staff of the St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners (City of St. Paul) has contacted us about the potential sale of land under their ownership that is located within our City. Apparently, the Board of Water Commissioners is making a concerted effort to dispose of property not needed for their operations in order to return it to the tax rolls and help to fund needed capital improvements. Two sites are located within Little Canada. They are asking if we would be interested in either area and what land uses would fit here. Attached is a map which indicates the sites. You will note they are located between Rice Street, Burlington Northern railroad tracks, Spruce Street, and Country Drive. The first is identified as the Spruce Street site. It is approximately 12 acres in size and is heavily wooded. It has many natural amenities that could make it a valuable site for someone who is looking for a campus -type setting. The other is identified as the Rice Street site. Obviously, its frontage along Rice Street enhances its value. Topography could be a limiting concern. The St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners is asking for our input on these sites before they commence action to sell them. In addition to any comments the Council may have, I would also suggest we forward this information to our Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission for their suggestions. By working with the Board of Water Commissioners, we may be able to enhance each others' respective position. Page 19