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Kaufhold inquired if a trucking firm is allowed under the current code. Fernelius replied that it is <br /> a permitted use for the site. Kaufhold inquired if the site could be rezoned since the site has not <br /> been used in an over a year. Black suggested that it would not be appropriate to rezone the <br /> property since the surrounding sites are currently zoned as heavy industrial. Sculthorp asked if <br /> the purchase agreement falls through, if staff would approach Dugan to purchase the entire site. <br /> Fernelius replied that that is an idea that has been discussed. Black added that it would be very <br /> expensive to purchase the entire site; the value in use outweighs the value of the land. Kaufhold <br /> inquired if there is a desire to have trucking firms within the city. Fernelius replied that it is <br /> consistent with the general development plan. Kaufhold suggested that just because the site is <br /> heavy industrial, it doesn't mean that every type of development needs to be allowed in the area. <br /> Nelson suggested that might be a difficult job, since in that immediate area there are other <br /> trucking firms. <br /> Harmon asked what the plan would be if in a year there is no solution for this deal. Fernelius <br /> replied that the more time-sensitive issue is the Butcher Spur abandonment, which staff would <br /> like to have completed between now and next spring. The railroad landowner and the railroad <br /> company are cooperative regarding this deal; the wye is more complicated because there are <br /> numerous players involved. Delaune asked if there is a Plan B if the spur is not abandoned. <br /> Fernelius replied that an alternative is the proposal by Belair and Midwest Asphalt, and does not <br /> tie in with the wye. Harreld asked if there is a time frame for the $1 million. Fernelius replied <br /> that it must be used within a five-year period. <br /> Housing <br /> Black reported that a flyer was sent to all New Brighton residents and the people on the future <br /> residents list and the developers will continue to market the site during the Parade of Homes. <br /> Harmon noted that the Apache condos have increased the amount of advertising for its "Silver <br /> Lake Landings" and the names are very similar. <br /> Developers <br /> Black reported that Anderson has withdrawn its development proposal for a site on the east side <br /> of the Northwest Quadrant. Staff is not sure why, but it was known that they were looking at <br /> several sites in the area. Another ad will run in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal in October, <br /> which will include all four office sites. Staff is still talking with a few developers and will let the <br /> commission know if anything comes of it. Kaufhold inquired if the library was still part of the <br /> development. Black stated that it is not part of the development any longer. Harreld added that <br /> the library is not considering building a new structure in any location. <br /> Kaufhold asked whether the soil in the development is suitable to build high-rise buildings, and <br /> whether our current fire equipment would be able to access buildings that are over four stories <br /> high. Black replied there are some areas that will require pilings,but the City would not be <br /> expected to incur those costs. Most of the buildings will be four to five stories and the fire <br /> equipment will reach it. <br /> Sources and Uses <br /> Black noted that the expenditures are being updated to reflect actual costs. The pedestrian bridge <br /> was a key element in the amendment with the developers; it is estimated to cost of$600,000 with <br /> an additional 10% contingency. There is also $1.5 million dollars built in for the Old Highway 8 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />