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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: March 27, 2017 TOPIC: Consider First Reading of Ordinance 02-17, Approving Sale of Land to American Legion Post 566. VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting City Council consideration of the sale of land to American Legion Post 566. BACKGROUND In 1990 the Lino Lakes Economic Development Authority purchased lots 12-16, Block 2, Carole’s Estates as part of a Public Safety complex including construction of a new Fire Station. The properties were transferred to the City as part of the project financing. In 1999, following completion of the Civic Complex, the City sold the former Police Station (Lot 15) to the American Legion. The Legion has recently expressed a need to expand parking to efficiently operate their existing facility. Lot 14, Block 2 of Carole’s Estates 2nd Addition is immediately south of the American Legion and is currently undeveloped. The property is approximately 1 acre in area. The property is currently being used for community gardens as a temporary use pending its sale and development. Through negotiations with the American Legion the City Council has reached sale price of $90,000. As part of the consideration the City will retain a 40 foot wide access, utility and drainage easement across the easternmost portion of the lot. This will allow future development access to Lots 12 and 13 which are still under City ownership. Staff will be working with the City Attorney and American Legion representatives to finalize the purchase agreement. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 02-17. ATTACHMENTS 1. Ordinance No. 02-17 2. General Location Map 3. Proposed Site Plan