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City Council meeting of December 16, 2002 Page 6 SALE OF AMERICAN LEGION PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE On December 6, 2002, the American Legion Building Committee held a meeting to discuss issues related to the sale of the American Legion's current property and to finalize issues regarding the site plan for the new site. The Legion received an offer to sell their land to Jim Boo and Minnesota Union Builders, who desire to construct four twinhome buildings on the current Legion site. The plan is consistent with that provided in a neighborhood meeting held last month whereby the reuse of the property was discussed. The City will maintain its right of first refusal until the development application is processed through the City's Community Development Department. The Committee discussed issues related to the final design of the site plan that shows parking both on the American Legion site and in the rear of the Rick's Liquor building. No additional parking will be constructed at this time, but a contingency master parking plan agreement will be developed. CD Director John Rask and Finance Director Ron Otkin finalized the TIF agreement, which reflects a write down in the cost of the property of an additional $21,000 that will be used to construct the parking lot on Rick's Liquor's property. There will be a shared parking agreement between the American Legion and Rick's Liquor. No formal Council action was taken. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT OPTIONS FOR CARL NORDOUIST HOUSE (14701 FOREST BLVD.) At its December 5, 2002 meeting, the Council discussed the sale of the Carl Nordquist house located at 14701 Forest Blvd. Carl and his wife Gayle have purchased a home in Webster, Wisconsin and desire to sell their home to the City for its downtown redevelopment project. After significant discussion, the Council voted and directed staff to provide purchase agreement options to allow the City to purchase the house and bring that information back to Council at tonight's meeting. Finance Director Ron Otkin prepared a memo, which stated it is financially more prudent for the City to buy the property outright versus a 50% down payment with a 3 -year note. City Administrator Mike Ericson met with Carl and agreed that the Council should purchase the house outright in the amount of $165,000 for property and buildings, and a $13,500 relocation fee, for a total of $178,500. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, accept staff's recommendation and purchase the Carl Nordquist house at 14701 Forest Boulevard in the amount of $178,500. All aye. Motion Carried. NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS The City is required by federal and state law to apply for an MS4 Permit (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit) by March 10, 2003. This is an unfunded federal and state mandate that requires the City to adopt a Comprehensive Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. A project schedule and scope of work is included in the packet. The permit process will have significant impacts on staff time, as well as budget implications. Public Works Director Chris Petree provided an overview of the work program at the Council meeting. No formal Council action was required.