08-22-07 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 22, 2007 HOTEL/ The Administrator reported that it appears that Don Gagne is willing to RESTAURANT be involved in an RFP for ahotel/restaurant development on his property. RFP PROJECT The Administrator noted that the Ketchmark property maybe an issue should the property owners not be interested in a voluntary sale of their site. The Administrator indicated that he will be working to obtain site control. Once that occurs, the RFP process can proceed. McGOUGH The City Administrator reported that eminent domain maybe necessary PROPERTY to move forward with the redevelopment of the McGough property as well as adjacent sites. This site has been identified as a possible site for a new Public Works garage. The Administrator suggested that the City move forward with acquisition of sites in this area as they become available. COUNTY The Administrator noted that another development priority is the ROAD B-2/ acquisition of parcels on the north side of County Road B-2 to enable the RICE future widening of B-2 for an additional left turn lane while also STREET providing for a City sidewalk and some landscape/buffering treatments for Terrace Heights Mobilehome Park. The Administrator indicated that he has had some discussions with the owners Terrace Heights who have indicated that they would possibly be interested in working with the City on this issue. There would be four mobilehomes that would be impacted by the widening of County Road B-2. There is the possibility of a land trade with Terrace Heights or the City's purchase of the property. In any event, the mobilehome occupants would be relocated to another az•ea of the park. The Administrator indicated that this project is preliminary at this point, but will need immediate attention if the City moves forward with a TIF project. GATEWAY The Administrator suggested that it may be necessary to rethink the AREA development of a restaurant as part of The Village redevelopment project depending on how the rest of the site develops. The Administrator suggested that the parking requirements would be difficult to meet with the proposed restaurant pad, but would be feasible if the restaurant is eliminated. Blesener asked if Sherman Associates had any development plans as yet for the vacant property adjacent to the Market Place Shopping Center. The Administrator reported that he is not aware of any development plans at this time.