07-26-06 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 26, 2006 The City Administrator suggested that this redevelopment area be put on hold at this time. He indicated that at some point in the future, Roseville Plumbing will want to sell their property acid the entire area can hopefully be redeveloped. Keis asked about the outdoor storage on the McGough property. The Administrator noted that McGough was issued a Conditional Use Permit for this outdoor storage. That CUP did not include any conditions such as screening. The Administrator again pointed out the potential for a very high acquisition cost should the City pursue acquiring this property by eminent domain. Allan agreed that the City should wait for the opportunity to redevelop this entire area rather than do it incrementally. She felt that the end result would be a better redevelopment. The City Administrator pointed out that the City could pursue the Roseville Plumbing site for the Public Works garage through the eminent domain process. However, it could be a very expensive acquisition under the new laws. It was also noted that we have told Roseville Plumbing that we would not condemn that site against their wishes. The Administrator indicated that he would also like to see the new laws work through the system to see how they play out. McDONALD'S The City Administrator reviewed the potential redevelopment of McDonald's which will include the Oasis property as well as possibly the properties at 85 and 91 West Viking Drive. The Administrator noted that the Viking Drive sites are currently on the market at inflated asking prices. The Administrator suggested that he put together purchase agreements for these properties at 10% over the County's market value. Allan did not feel an offer at that level would be accepted. The City Administrator noted that the City only needs 91 West Viking Drive and a small portion of 85 West Viking. He also noted that eminent domain can be utilized for road right-of--way acquisition purposes. Allan asked if the realignment of Viking Drive would overburden Minnesota Street. The City Administrator pointed out that the realignment would direct traffic to a controlled intersection. It will also eliminate turning movements onto Rice Street resulting in the Rice Street traffic functioning better. Blesener noted that the McDonald's Rice Street access would also be eliminated. Allan asked if there would be a buildable site left after the realignment occurs. The City Administrator noted that there will be enough of the Oasis site remaining for a buildable site about 40,000 square feet. That is 2