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UPDATE ON EMINENT DOMAIN LAW Staff attached an update from the League of Minnesota Cities of the current legislation on eminent domain. The City Administrator gave an overview of the new law and how it can affect cities. Miron asked if the EDA could receive the League of Minnesota Cities Bulletin with EDA packets. UPDATE ON THE SCHOELLER PROPERTY Staff was successful in reaching an agreement for the purchase of Schoeller house at 5399 Street for $135,000. The City will be responsible for demolition costs in excess of the $15,000 agreed to by the Schoeller family. Because the Schoeller family was selling the property, Council agreed to purchase the house for the future extension of Finale Avenue, north from the new CSAH 8. Staff attached the final purchase agreement between the City of Hugo and the Schoeller family. CD intern gave background on the purchase of the property. The City Administrator talked about the demolition costs and date. UPDATE ON THE END ZONE PROPERTY In mid-July 2006, City staff inspected the End Zone restaurant and motel and observed a condition of slum and blight, including the open doors at the motel revealing refuse, debris, and junk. City staff sent property owner Alex and Zena Minich a certified letter requesting that the property be cleaned up and secured by Friday, July 28, 2006. Alex and Len Minich met with City staff on Friday, July 28, 2006, at City Hall, and discussed the issue and staff provided them a demolition application. To date, the Minich's have not done anything to clean up or secure the motel buildings. Under Minnesota Statute, the City's chief building official has the jurisdiction under which to request the immediate removal of a public health, safety hazard, of which staff has determined that this property has presented itself as. Alex and Len Minich were present at the August 7, 2006 City Council meeting stating that they had filed for a demolition permit with the City for the two motel buildings and the house. The bar/restaurant building will remain. Staff attached the letters sent to the Minich's including the letter stating they have 30 days to remove the buildings. CD intern gave an update on the End Zone property. Bever asked about the clinic that was interested in the property. CD Director stated that they gave the Minich's a purchase agreement, but we have not heard from them at all. ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion, Klein seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 am All aye. Motion carried.