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Mounds View EDA July 11, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 land-use noting that he would prefer that SYSCO work to keep the costs closer to the $233,000 171 estimate shown on the spreadsheet. 172 173 Commissioner Thomas referenced the land transfer and asked for clarification on the total 174 acreage. 175 176 Mr. Seipp clarified that the totally acreage would be approximately three acres and would include 177 the land for the stormwater retention pond. He indicated that SYSCO did not care whether they 178 own the land or not but in discussions with the City it was felt that it would be better not to have 179 the property line run right through the stormwater retention pond. He noted that they would 180 maintain the pond either way adding that it would probably make the most sense to have it 181 located on their land. 182 183 President Marty asked if there are any legal costs to transfer the land back to SYSCO. 184 185 City Attorney Riggs explained that they are discussing a type of development contract noting that 186 simple deed does not cost that much. He explained that the contract itself and how it would be 187 handled is the more substantial cost. He stated that the costs could range from $200 to $1000 188 overall. 189 190 Vice President Stigney referenced the costs to change the Comprehensive Plan and asked how 191 this would be paid for. 192 193 Director Ericson explained that this would be a cost born by the applicant, which includes the 194 cost of the application fee and the processing of the application. 195 196 Commissioner Flaherty asked Mr. Seipp why there is a need for assistance. 197 198 Mr. Seipp explained that the corporation has other alternatives available to them to spend this 199 money here noting that they have sister companies in Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota that 200 have capacity noting that it would not surprise him if they suggested contracting the borders and 201 allow them to serve customers from their facilities. He expressed concerns noting that this would 202 not help them to grow or create jobs. He stated that they are trying to hold the costs under $1 203 million noting that the receptivity to the costs of wetland mitigation and moving a stormwater 204 retention pond would be a difficult struggle for them to convince the corporation of the need. 205 206 President Marty noted that SYSCO has operated on this property for several years and has made 207 several changes over the years and asked if there is a possibility that SYSCO might end up back 208 here asking for more space. He asked if the three acres would be enough or should they review 209 the plans further and possibly consider transferring five acres now to avoid having to go through 210 this process again in the future. He asked if SYSCO has a long-range plan that indicates further 211 expansion in the future. 212