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Mounds View EDA May 28, 2002 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br />Community Development Director Ericson explained that the Resolution before the EDA would <br />authorize Staff to obtain a Certificate of Survey for the property that would lead into the <br />subdivision of the property at 3016 County Road H2. <br /> <br />Vice President Stigney indicated he felt the Resolution should state not to exceed $1800 because <br />that would be 50% over the estimate and he does not feel that more than 50% over the estimate is <br />needed. <br /> <br />Director Ericson explained that there are a lot of variables when it comes to preparing a <br />Certificate of Survey and it is difficult to set a firm dollar amount for the service. He then <br />commented that it could be more or less than the estimated amount. <br /> <br />Vice President Stigney said he felt allowing for 50% over the estimate would be sufficient and <br />noted if it were more expensive than that Staff could come for approval. <br /> <br />Commissioner Quick asked if Staff had any estimates on what it would cost to have the house <br />demolished. <br /> <br />Director Ericson estimated it would cost from $4000 to $6000 depending on what materials were <br />in the house and the cubic footage of what remains. He then commented it may be less <br />expensive if the Fire Department is interested in the structure for a controlled burn or if someone <br />moves the house. <br /> <br />Commissioner Quick asked if Staff had contacted anyone to have the house moved. <br /> <br />Director Ericson indicated he has raised the issue with some people and called a few people but <br />has learned that there is not much of a market for pre-built 1940’s era homes and the costs <br />involved with moving them may not make it feasible. <br /> <br />Commissioner Quick indicated he could not vote for this tonight because he would like to <br />explore the option of removing the house, demolishing the house or having the Fire Department <br />burn it. He then commented that he felt it was important for the City to retain control of the <br />entire parcel and not subdivide it and sell. <br /> <br />Commissioner Marty indicated he did not think it was necessary to spend the money for the <br />survey at this time and suggested looking into the options referred to by Commissioner Quick. <br /> <br />Director Ericson indicated that doing the Certificate of Survey would not preclude the City from <br />proceeding with the other options and said that it was not the intent for the City to use the north <br />third of the lot for redevelopment. <br /> <br />Commissioner Quick said he felt the entire lot is necessary for the City to redevelop the area to