02-22-06 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 2006 part of the McGough building. Roseville Plumbing could lease space from McGough until such time as he wanted to retire. The City Administrator reported that Greg Deeb contacted him indicating that he was not really interested in selling his property. Deeb did indicate, however, that he would listen to any proposals and would try to put something together. Brill noted the road easement at the western edge of the property, pointing out it is 50 feet wide through the McGough property and 30 feet through the others. The City Administrator indicated Chat if the area redevelops, a full 50-foot road right-of-way should be obtained and improved as access through that area, including sanitary sewer and water. The City Administrator noted that in reviewing the various redevelopment options, the option labeled #1 does not work from the City's standpoint given the City's need for more outdoor storage. He indicated that #2 looked good from the City's perspective, but suggested there may not be enough outdoor storage for McGough. Outdoor storage for the City may not be adequate in #4 or #6. The City Administrator reported that he ran some very preliminary Tax Increment Financing numbers, and suggested that based on these numbers, the City Public Works Garage may not fit in the redevelopment proposal. The facC that the City is not atax-paying entity and the limited space for outdoor storage impacts the feasibility of That concept. Brill again pointed out that the ponding requirements also impacts the amount of development that can be achieved in this area. Additionally, there is a pipeline through the property that will have additional impact. There was additional discussion on incorporating both Donovan Construction and Roseville Plumbing into the redevelopment proposal. LaValle stated it was his feeling that the redevelopment projecC should extend all the way to South Owasso Blvd. in order to clean up this whole area. Brill noted that the more property owners involved, Che more challenging it will be to put a redevelopment project together. The City Administrator noted Che difficulty of utilizing eminent domain for a project of this nature. He did point out, however, that the area would qualify as a TIF redevelopment district. The Administrator felt that to make the project work, he did not think the Public Works Garage could be part of the project. Again, the City would not be atax-paying entity and has substantial outdoor storage needs. The Administrator felt, however, the