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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 1999 Page 12 • 1 A. Discussion of Ci1y Manager's Memo Re: Salvation Army Property. 2 City Manager Mike Mornson stated that the City had considered a possible public purchase of 3 the property, but decided against that idea because it would require a referendum. Mornson 4 explained that the City's debt limits are too high to hold a referendum, so the matter was referred 5 to the school district. The City Council has tabled this matter. Additionally,the City had 6 previously hired an appraisal company in the event a public purchase would be considered. The 7 appraisal is expected in about one week. Mornson stated that the Heart of the Earth Native 8 American Indian School is currently in negotiations to purchase the property and the closing 9 should occur by June 2000. Mornson explained that the City was originally concerned that a 10 potential developer would purchase the property and, consequently,the moratorium was 11 implemented. 12 Mornson stated that the City Council requested the Planning Commission's input and felt that the 13 Commission could be in a position to make recommendations. 14 Bergstrom felt it was not appropriate at this time to expend significant amounts of money investi- 15 gating the project, but felt postponing the discussion until more information became available 16 would be suitable. The information contained in the appraisal could be considered as a starting 17 point. • Mornson recommended that the issue be kept on the Commission's docket to be discussed when 19 additional information became available. 20 Bergstrom agreed and deferred discussion to a later time. 21 Bergstrom wished to return to Hanson's earlier question regarding possible negotiations with the 22 Stonehouse and liquor store. Mornson clarified that he had received input, but is reluctant to pre- 23 sent the proposed plan until further information became available. He stated that negotiations are 24 not currently being implemented, but that the City is open to proposals. 25 26 Hanson asked about the City's long-term goal for the fire station. Mornson stated that the fire 27 station is structurally sound and there is no reason to relocate the station at this time. The Fire 28 Chief had previously stated that he wished to retain the current location because most of the fire 29 fighters live in an area close to the station. 30 VIII. FUTURE BUSINESS. 31 A. Dick Krier. Follow-Up Report for St. Anthony_Shopping Center- September. 32 Mornson stated that Richard Krier, RLK-Kuusisto, would present design standards to the Com- 33 mission at the meeting in September. 34 B. Report from Public Works Director- September. Bergstrom stated that Public Works Director Jay Hartman would present a discussion in it September updating the Commission on capital improvements,plans for expenditures, landscap- 37 ing,trees, etc.