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should be able to keep almost everything inside with the exception of a few different stockpiles and the salt storage building. But all equipment would be housed inside. There are no structures currently on the site so no demolition would he necessary and the soils appear to be ok, but we don't have solid information on that issue. The current owner was unwilling to sell a piece at the northeast comer of Spruce and Country Drive so it is unknown if they would be interested in selling the entire parcel. A new public works building would qualify as a "public purpose" if eminent domain were to be considered. 5. Buck Blacktop Site — 32 South Owasso Blvd. W 4.2 acres 2013 Ramsey County EMV: $679,200 We have discussed this site in the past as a potential match. It has had various code enforcement issues in the past and this could be a way of cleaning up the property. There is a building on the site currently that would have to be demolished. The soils should be ok and there is plenty of room. The parcel may be easier to screen than some of the other options as it sits between industrial property to the east and commercial property to the west. The location is good for from an operations standpoint. It is not known if the owner would be a willing seller at this point. 6. R &S Automotive Site — 38 Woodlyn Ave. 2.17 acres 2013 Ramsey County EMV: $783,100 R &S Automotive has asked the city if it would be interested in purchasing its property. We have no idea as to how serious they were or what price they would be looking for. They own the parcel their building is on and the parcel directly south of it. Combined, the parcels are 2.17 acres. We could also consider vacating the 50' stretch of right -of- way abutting the property to the west to make the site a little bigger. This site has potential and is in a good location. Access to Rice St. may be difficult at certain times of the day but that is a minor issue. The soils are believed to be pretty good on this site. There are three buildings on the site and none of them are in good enough condition to be salvaged so they would have to be demolished. Screening and storage should not be problematic. 7. Preferred Site: Schreier Site — South Owasso Blvd. and Spruce St. 3.1 acres 2013 Ramsey County EMV: $480,900 The soils have been found to be very poor, but the location is a great fit for public works operations on this 3.1- acre site. One possibility here is to use the extra land to enhance storm water storage and treatment for the entire Ryan Industrial Park. The storm water issues will have to be dealt with at some point and there may be an opportunity to use this site to aid in those improvements. 3