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Home My WebLink About09-29-92 CCM^4?NUTES APPROVED; 10-6-92 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 29, 1992 Mayor Johnson called the joint meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the city council chambers for the purpose of meeting with United Properties to discuss development within the proposed MUSA. CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Hunt, Dick Johnson, Mayor Johnson, Mottaz, Williams and Administrator Kueffner. PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT: John, Conlin, McLeod, Stevens, Johnston, DeLapp. United Properties Representative: George Burkards. George Burkards explained he doesn't know who the company is, but there is and there will be a reputable company locating in the eastern suburbs of St. Paul. They (rep. of company) have been seriously talking to the City of Woodbury, but the site in the City of Lake Elmo has not been excluded. Planning Commission member, Ann Bucheck, was unable to attend the meeting, but submitted the following questions to be answered. Mr. Burkards responded to each question. 1. Is the "phantom developer" proposed uses, or other developers in the area uses consistent with those proposed by the planning commission? They are a public service company, and it is an office use which is allowed under the proposed Business Park Ordinance 2. What is the target date for any development? They have to go through a due diligence period where they gather facts and determine whether the city is ready, if site is ready and does it pass all environmental laws. If the property would have been available the beginning of the year, the intent was to start some process of construction in 1993. 1 don't see that happening until 1994. They have not given me any indication of a timetable. 3. Who will be paying for the costs of the utilities needed for the development? They are willing to work with the city. Whether it would be the community installing the utilities and assess it back to the benefitted propertyowners or some other means. They do not expect the City of Lake Elmo to bring the utilities to the property and then they make the decision to go ahead with the development. They are not interested in any public display of charity and not interested in getting into a bartering dispute with another city. CC/PZ JOINT MEETING SEPTEMBER 29, 1992 2 Our company would be looking at the two resolutions to the requirements of the Met Council that would have to be met in order for utilities to be available for this site. When and how are you going to bring the utilities to the site, what will be the cost, and how will the cost be levied. You have already done an engineering feasibility study which may be enough, 4. Will the developer be sizing the water for more than just his own use? This is more of a city question. Do you want a larger well to handle future use? We were talking about 40,000 gallon per day which is more than adequate for their office facility. 5. Will the city receive a developers commitment regarding the size, cost, and value of the structure prior to the city extending the MUSA line? No, this would not be feasible. We would want an amendment to the comprehensive plan to extend the MUSA line before there is any commitment on paper, but not physically install utilities. 6. If the developer does not continue with his plans, what negative impact will this have on the city? None. If this developer does not come in, we are not going to come to you and ask you to install the utilities and we'll pay you back. We are going to do it when we have somebody that is ready to go. 7. When will the "phantom developer" come forward and publicly declare their plans --are we to deal with hearsay or a representative of the company? Their representative will come forward once they make their decision or they may purchase it under an ABC company. They will not make an announcement until a six month due diligence period. Mr. Burkards stated he would be happy to give the city a written formal request outlining what it is they are looking for and what actions does the city have to take. He will ask the company representative the following questions that were raised. What are the SAC units required and how much water do they require? Would they be willing to submit more escrow for engineering and financial studies if needed to satisfy the clients demand for documents? If this is going to be a corporate headquarters, would they be interested in using the Lake Elmo airport? Burkards will contact the City Administrator with the answers. The Business Park Ordinance, Limited Business Ordinance, Comp Plan Amendment Resolution, and the Development Moratorium will be on the October 6th city council agenda. M/S/P Mottaz/Hunt to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 n.m. (Motion carried 5-0). 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