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City of Mounds View Staff Report October 2, 1997 Page 2 along Arden, facing the compost site. Staff feels that there are better alternatives for a more attractive development that would provide a buffer to the compost site. (See attached memo from Jim Ericson dated October 2, 1997) Preferred Builders is willing to partner with the City in redeveloping this area. Darryl Westerlund, representative of Preferred Builders will be at the work session to express his client's interest in developing the area. c. Offer to Sell 8005 Groveland Road: The City of Mounds View has received a letter from Jerry and Phyllis Blanchard expressing an interest in selling their home located at 8005 Groveland Road under the housing replacement program. (See attached letter). I have included data from Ramsey County regarding the home with an assessed value of$73,600 and paying tax of$1,029.86 of which $185.64 comes to the City. The property must meet at least one of the following to be eligible. I.) Substandard as to condition, size or usage; 2..) Obsolete and having a faulty design for block or area in which it is located; 3.) Deterioration which has caused blight to other adjoining properties; or 4.) Detrimental to the safety or health of abutting properties in the block. After inspection by Building Inspector Rick Jarson it was determined that the house met criteria number one and therefore was eligible under the program. If the EDA is interested the next step would be to direct staff to negotiate a purchase price. According to the HRP, an agreed upon price that is below the assessor value can be accepted without the need for an appraisal. If a price below the assessed value can not be reached the EDA must order a fee appraisal. In addition to this property I have been in discussion with the owners of other properties in the area. I will give a report and answer any questions at the work session. • •