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Item No: 4 Meeting Date: November 4, 2002 Type of Business: Worksession City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Ericson, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Discuss Options for the City-Owned Rental Property at 3016 County Road H2 Date of Report: October 30, 2002 Background: The City purchased this property in June of 2001 with the intent on utilizing the property in coordination with a larger residential redevelopment. Because no plans had been considered at that point, rather than demolish the building we opted to lease the property as a means to recover some of our initial investment. Discussion: As the Council is aware, we have had some problems with late payment of rent and utilities, and the City has also incurred repair bills that are now approaching $1,000. Currently the tenant at the property is $1,059 past due for rent. On October 21, 2002, we received a phone call from the tenant who indicated that she would be vacating the premises at the end of November. The tenant was asked to formally put her intent to vacate in writing so we had documentation of her intent. As of today, we have not received any documentation to this effect. Assuming the tenant does in fact move at the end of November, Staff would like some direction from the Council regarding what to do thereafter. The general options include demolition, let the house sit vacant, sell the home and lot as is, or sell the home on a subdivided lot. I am including a report provided to the EDA on May 28th regarding this parcel. Recommendation: Provide direction to staff regarding the property at 3016 County Road H2. _____________________________________ James Ericson Attachment: 1. May 28, 2002 Report 2. Location Map