02-22-06 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 2006 The Administrator noted that in addition to the townoffices proposed for the majority of the site, Chere are two warehouse buildings with some outdoor storage proposed near the back. The Administrator felt the use worked given the adjacent properties that this site backs up to. The Administrator indicated that he will keep the Council updated on the progress with this redevelopment concept. McDONALD'S The City Administrator reported that McDonald's is considering a tear down and rebuild of their Rice StreeC restaurant in LitCle Canada. In discussing the issue with representatives of McDonald's, the Administrator reported that he suggested a redevelopment concept that absorbed the Oasis Stafron property and rerouted Viking Drive to Minnesota Street, eliminating one connection to Rice Street. The Administrator indicated that McDonald's seemed interested in the concept and indicated that they would discuss it with the owners of the McDonald's. The Administrator suggested that he contact the County to determine their interest in this concept given the Rice Street bridge reconstruction and the benefit of eliminating the Viking Drive connection to Rice Street. Council agreed. TWIN LAKE The Administrator noted Chat at The recent goal setting session the concept BLVD. of developing an assisted living complex on the City's Twin Lake Blvd. PROPERTY property was raised. The Administrator reported that he is ready to put out RFP's for the development of this site, and suggested that he include the assisted living use as part of the RFP packet. The Council agreed. Blesener suggested that if an assisted living proposal is submitted, the use would be brought back to the neighborhood for their comment. RICE/ The City Administrator reported that the County Board has passed a HIGHWAY resolution relative to the proposed park and ride lot at Highway 36 and 36 - Rice Street and the coordination of that project with the Rice Street PARK & bridge improvement. Additionally, St. Jude Medical is also working RIDE LOT on this issue, as is Representative Bev Scalze. The Administrator reported that Representative Scalze is working to stop the park and ride lot from proceeding until the Rice Street bridge improvement is designed. MULTI- The City Administrator reported that a meeting was held Coday with FAMILY the ownership of Montreal Courts apartments, the Ramsey County HOUSING Sheriff's Department and representatives of the City on the issue of crime control at the apartment complex. The Administrator reported that