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Item No. Staff Report No. Meeting Date: 2/1/99 Type of Business_ WK WK:Work Session;PH:Public Hearing; CA:Consent Agenda;CB:Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Steve Dorgan, Housing Inspector Item Title/Subject: 6991 Pleasant View - HRP Update Date of Report: January 27, 1999 SUMMARY On June 22, 1998 the EDA approved the purchase of the property located at 6991 Pleasant View Drive for$60,500 as part of the Housing Replacement Program. At that time, staff was also directed to arrange for the clearance of the property for redevelopment purposes. On January 21, 1999 the City closed on the purchase of the subject home. Staff is now prepared to begin clearance of the property so that the property may then be resold for the construction of a new single family home as outlined in the HRP policy. This memo is to update the City Council on the status of the subject lot as well as provide an outline of actions, which will be taken to prepare the property for redevelopment. Demolition Requirements The condition of the house on the lot is very poor and demolition will be required. The garage on the lot is detached and was constructed approximately 25 years ago and appears to be in fair condition. Due to the condition of the garage and the possibility of reducing additional costs associated with the demolition, staff has contacted 5 building movers for the purposes of removing the garage from the property. The city has received only one proposal from Able Building Movers (see attached). The proposal is to remove the garage from the property and out of the city at no charge. Hazardous Materials Prior to the purchase of the property, staff arranged for a Hazardous Materials Survey be conducted on the property(as required by the HRP policy). The survey revealed evidence of asbestos in the floor and ceiling tiles and estimated an abatement cost of approximately$1,500. Well Sealing Due to the age of the home, it would suggest that a well is located on the property. However, Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota do not have records of a well being properly sealed and capped on the property. The owner also indicates that he is unaware of a well located on the property. Staff will conduct an inspection to verify whether a well exits on the property. The well sealing may be conducted as part of the demolition. Demolition Requests for Proposal Staff would recommend that the City contract with a demolition company for any required demolition, hazardous materials abatement, and well sealing. The demolition company could then determine the best way to handle the garage. This would reduce risk to the city.