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Fleischhacker, as an automobile repair shop. In March, Mr. Fleischhacker demolished a blighted duplex that was on the front part of the property, and came to the City stating that he wanted to redevelop the property. Mr. Fleischhacker is in the process of demolishing the existing building for redevelopment. The Planning Commission voted to approve the site plan and variance subject to the conditions outlined in the resolution. CD Intern Rachel Simone gave a presentation of the site plan and variance request by Mike Fleischhacker for the redevelopment of his property to Office Condominiums. The EDA liked the redevelopment idea of the property and suggested that the back of the buildings that abut another property to look like the front elevation. CD Director Bryan Bear stated that the redevelopment project would be good for the city and that staff will work with the applicant on the back side of the buildings. The EDA suggested to the applicant to work with the other abutting property owner for redevelopment. RESIGNATION LETTER FROM NICK SKARICH Nick Skarich sent Mike Ericson, City Administrator, a letter stating he has resigned from the EDA. CD Intern Rachel Simone informed the EDA of Nick Skarich's letter of resignation. Staff had the EDA discuss how staff should go about advertising for the position. Granger stated that we should have an order for invitations and appointments and extending invitations to business owners of the community. DISCUSSION OF ENGINEERING FOR THE EXTENSION OF FINALE Staff was directed at the April 17, 2006 EDA meeting to look into purchasing the Scholler property at 5399 145th Street because we may need the property when CSAH 8 and Finale are realigned. Staff did look into whether the City would need the property when the roads are realigned. The EDA recommended to Council that City Engineer Jay Kennedy provide some engineering analysis of whether or not the property would be required for the extension of the road. The City Council reviewed this issue at its June 5, 2006 meeting and voted to refer this matter back to the EDA for their recommendation, without any direction from the City Engineer. CD Director Bryan Bear prepared a rough sketch for further review by the EDA of the alignment of Finale. The EDA suggested thinking seriously about the City purchasing the Scholler property. Granger made a motion, Bever seconded, to recommend to the City Council to purchase the Scholler property and to have staff look into the next steps to purchase the property. All aye. Motion Carried.