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1 H.R.A. MEETING <br /> 2 APRIL 14 , 1992 <br /> 3 PAGE 4 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 sell the cleared parcels and be in a position to control the <br /> 7 value of what would be built on them. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 He noted that Advanced Design has done some quality and <br /> 10 impressive building. The Executive Director requested that <br /> 11 each of :the Commissioners share their thoughts on this <br /> 12 proposal with him individually. <br /> 13 <br /> 14- <br /> 15 8 . OLD CLARK STATION <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Mr . Fisher is the owner of the property where the old Clark <br /> 18 Station is located on 33rd Avenue and Stinson Boulevard. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 It had been understood that the property was contamination <br /> 21 free . Braun Engineering did a study of soil samples--;f:r.om the <br /> 22 property and found it is still contaminated. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 The Executive Director advised that Mr. Fisher is responsible <br /> 25 for cleaning up the property. He noted there is Superfund <br /> 26 money still available for the costs of such an undertaking. <br /> 27 i 28 He is requesting direction from the H.R.A. He suggested that <br /> 29 the property could be purchased from Mr . Fisher and developed. <br /> 30 He also suggested the H .R.A. consider purchasing the house <br /> 31 directly north of this property to be included in any <br /> 32 development of the site. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 The Chairperson questioned if it would not be wise to also <br /> 35 include the ten foot strip of land which is not owned by Mr . <br /> 36 Fisher. The Executive Director felt a "friendly" condemnation <br /> 37 could be done to gain ownership of this strip. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 The multiple zoning also extends to the property directly _ <br /> 40 north of the old Clark Station parcel . This house, is presently <br /> 41 rental property and is owned by Mr . Ammermann. <br /> 42 <br /> 43 Executive Director Burt will work with legal counsel before <br /> 44 possession is taken from Mr. Fisher. He noted that an owner is <br /> 45 responsible for cleaning up contaminated soil . He does not <br /> 46 want the City to become liable for this clean up. <br /> 47 <br /> 48 Three developers have contacted' the Executive Director <br /> 49 indicating an interest in developing this parcel . <br /> 50 <br /> 51 The Executive Director was directed by members of the H.R.A. <br /> 52 to pursue development of this parcel . <br /> 53 <br /> 54 <br />