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City Council meeting of December. 17, 2001 Page 5 35E AND CSAH 14 INTERCHANGE The Hugo City Council and Planning Commission held a joint meeting two weeks ago with developers for the property north of CR 8, and an issue of concern voiced by a number of individuals was the need for an upgrade to the interchange at 35E and CSAH 14. The City Administrator recently met with the City Administrators from the cities of Lino Lakes and Centerville, and both expressed concern on behalf of their respective city councils for this issue to be addressed at some time in the very near future. The first of three public meetings is scheduled for January 15, 2002, at the Hugo Fire Hall, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, to discuss this issue. No formal Council was taken. TH61 PROPERTY FOR SALE At its December 3, 2001 meeting, the Council directed staff to make a site inspection visit of property for sale on TH61, which is currently used as a local trucking terminal. On Friday, December 7, 2001, Public Works Director Chris Petree and City Administrator Mike Ericson met with the realtor representing the owners and toured the facility. Staff stated that the building was in average condition, and felt that the asking price for the property was too high. Councilman Haas stated that he would like to see a "footprint" of the building that the public works department would need to operate effectively, with a layout of all the vehicles and equipment. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, that the City make an offer on property located at 15717 Forest Blvd., for 10% above the 2002 city assessor's taxable valuation. All aye. Motion Carried. NEW APPRAISAL FOR BERNIN PROPERTY Staff is finalizing the Purchase Agreement for the Bernin property for which the City has been awarded a $305,000 grant from the DNR. Bruce Bernin and staff have requested a new appraisal on the property since the last one was done in February 2001. Mr. Bernin will inform the City what he would like to see in the agreement, and that would be reflected in the appraisal. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to secure another appraisal for the Bruce Bernin property and schedule another meeting to discuss acquisition of the property with Councilmen Frank Puleo and Mike Granger in attendance. VOTING AYE: Granger, Petryk, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Chuck Haas Motion Carried. PACING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT At its December 3, 2001 meeting, the Council directed staff to prepare information regarding the term "pacing" for residential development and bring that information to Council for consideration. CD Director John Rask and City Attorney Dave Snyder prepared materials for consideration by Council. Legally, the City cannot limit building permits. The Council was concerned that staff would be "buried" when the building moratorium was lifted in February 2002. CD Director John Rask informed