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I I :1 Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 1996 Page 2 Public Hearin~ - None Council Business Community Development Director Kevin Locke presented the redevelopment agreement for Brighton Corporate Park II. Four developers presented their plaI1'l to the Economic Development Commission (EDC) for the redevelopment of the 0 & T Trucking site, 5th Ave. and 2nd St. All of the proposals represented an office/showroom/warehouse concept, and the EDC was very pleased with the quality of the project'l. One of the four proposal's initial design concept requires the relocation of a fiber optic cable which exists on the site. Staff will work with this developer to locate other sites which would fit their project better. The EDC asked for additional information from the other three developers. Locke noted that one of the critical concerns is the fiber optic line which runs along the old 1st St. right-of-way. Removal of this line would be costly, and retaining the line would affect the site's grade and elevation. The EDC concluded that the City should avoid relocating the line because of the costs involved. The EDC feels that because the property is a corner site, the development should be integrated with multiple buildings under single ownership. An integrated project would minimize the amount of public roads and utilities needed to serve the site; allow setback flexibility; maximize square footage; provide tax increment financing; and allow for easier relocation of the fiber optic line. Based on these conclusioI1'l, the EDC was not prepared to select a developer for the corner parcel. It is suggested that the developers provide a comprehen.'live plan for the entire Phase II area, and further discussioI1'l be held with the developers. Benke respects the EDC' s recommendation of the most suitable developer. Williams said the EDC needs to determine its optiOI1'l for the relocation of the fIber optic line which is estimated to cost $600,000. Because of the corner's high visibility, the EDC prefers an attractive building with nice facades on the west and north. Not all the developers were willing to spend additional costs to upgrade the facade. Locke envisions these issues to be resolved before the next EDC meeting. The developers appear eager to move quickly, but the real issue is getting complete information from US West regarding the line. Benke questioned if the EDC should call a special meeting. Williams said the EDC would call a special meeting if it were warranted. Locke agreed that timeliness is very important because the City needs to seize the best opportunity for this prime location. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Williams, to CONTINUE CONSIDERA nON OF THE NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE OLD D & T TRUCKING SITE TO MARCH 26, 1996. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Larson requested further discussion regarding the Ice Storm Tree Damage Cleanup. He received a call from a resident who felt the cleanup should be extended because there are still damaged branch limbs sitting on curbs throughout the city. He feels performing another cleanup would be costly, but suggested a one day cleanup manned by volunteers. He noted the tremendous efforts by City Forester Rick Wriskey and staff during the cleanup. Wriskey feels a city wide cleanup is an excellent idea, and suggested the Public Works parking lot as the drop off site. Council Business Redevelopment Agreement of Brighton Corporate Park, Phase II Report 96-061 Ice Storm Clean up Report 96-058