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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CITY OF LAKE ELMO I. PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Lake Elmo, Lake Elmo, Minnesota (the “City”) will accept proposals for the purchase of City owned property known as the former Fire Station and Parks Building (the “Property”). The property for sale is approximately 1.2 acres (~0.8 acres not including right of way dedication). The City has the right to reject any or all proposals. Responses to this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) must address each component as set forth herein. Proposals must be in writing. II. PROPERTY INFORMATION The Property is approximately 0.8 acres in the Old Village area of downtown Lake Elmo. Small town character and quaint, charming aesthetics are key strengths of downtown. The parcels are zoned Village Mixed Use. The respondent will be required to plat the property so that it is consistent with the Village Mixed Use guiding in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan during the development process. The respondent will be responsible for seeking any land use or other governmental approvals necessary for its intended use of the Property at its own expense. The respondent will also be required to combine lots and dedicate portions of the property as public right-of way, as determined by the city, to support infrastructure improvements. Municipal water and sewer are currently available to the site. A listing of the permitted and conditional uses for properties that are zoned as Village Mixed Use in the City is attached to this Request for Proposals as Exhibit 1. A. BACKGROUND In recognition of the significance of the Old Village Area to Lake Elmo’s economic vitality and overall identity, the City of Lake Elmo initiated a visioning study to ensure future development aligns with the City’s objectives. Based on community feedback received in the Lake Elmo Village Vision Plan Study gathered in early 2024, residents strongly preferred the following uses for the subject property: • Eating and drinking establishments • Family friendly spaces • Housing, including mixed use • Community center • Green spaces • Recreational spaces • Retail The survey results indicated that residents want to preserve the charm and character of the Old Village as it currently exists. Residents indicated they would like to limit “big box” development. B. LAND USE This district is intended to continue the traditional mixed-use development that has occurred in the Old Village by allowing retail, service, office, civic and public uses as well as residential units. The mixture of land uses within the district is essential to establishing the level of vitality and intensity needed to support retail and service uses. Development within areas zoned VMX will occur at a residential density of 5 - 10 units per acre. Senior congregate care facilities may exceed this density maximum with a range not to exceed a total of 16 units per acre, provided the facility can satisfy all zoning and applicable conditional use permit review criteria. The placement of building edges and treatment of building, parking, landscaping, and pedestrian spaces is essential to creating the pedestrian friendly environment envisioned for the VMX district. III. CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY