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these agreements for two additional years. Staff is recommending the Commission support the <br />extension. <br />Chair Zisla asked if Colliers asked for any changes to the fees paid within the agreement. Gundlach <br />reported Colliers had not requested any amendments to the financial structure of the agreement. <br />Commissioner Peck commented on the state of the commercial market and potential redevelopment <br />opportunities for Block B. Gundlach explained Block B has numerous challenges that will contribute to <br />the overall ease at which it can be developed. She indicated Colliers and Ryan Companies have a good <br />understanding of these challenges and will be valuable in assisting the City with realizing development <br />of this block. <br />Motion by Commissioner Benke, seconded by Commissioner Peck to recommend the City Council <br />approve agreement extensions with Ryan Companies and Colliers International for redevelopment and <br />brokerage services in New Bright Exchange. <br />Approved 6-0 <br />2017-2018 Work Plan <br />Gundlach discussed the 2017-2018 draft work plan in detail with the Commission, along with the groups <br />goals for the coming year. She discussed staff's efforts on the Comprehensive Plan and noted work <br />would continue on this item into 2018. She congratulated the Commission on their efforts in 2017 and <br />asked for feedback from the Commission on the work plan. <br />Chair Zisla questioned when the City would be closing on the Korean Church property. Gundlach <br />reported this would be completed prior to the end of 2017. <br />Commissioner Benke asked what kind of contaminants were found at the Korean Church site. Gundlach <br />stated there were no ground contaminants. She commented further on Phase I environmental findings <br />noting this site was not previously a landfill. She noted the gas stations adjacent to the property could <br />result in potential soil gas migration concerns for redevelopment, but this isn't fully known yet. <br />Commissioner Allen questioned if soil borings had been taken from the City owned property next to the <br />Korean Church site. Gundlach stated this had been done and the City was still waiting for the results on <br />the borings. Further discussion ensued regarding the future planning process that would be followed for <br />the Korean Church. She explained developers have been calling the City expressing interest in this <br />property. She anticipated that the building would have to be demolished given the levels of asbestos <br />throughout the space. <br />Chair Zisla commented on how the potential for an Amazon headquarters on TCAAP would impact <br />New Brighton. He indicated this development was currently on hold to address water contamination <br />issues. He reported an optimization study was being completed at this time. He anticipated TCAAP <br />infrastructure would not begin until 2019. <br />Gundlach explained the EDC typically did not meet in December. Chair Zisla understood the Council <br />liked the EDC to meet regularly. However, he did not feel it was necessary to have the EDC meet in <br />December if there were not matters to discuss. <br />Gundlach indicated the EDC's next meeting would be January 3ra <br />