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Council Meeting Minutes August 24, 1993 Page 6 Council Business. continued Winkels confirmed that Greenhaven's 15 employment positions include: publishers, editors, support staff, and salespeople. Williams confirmed that publishing materials are not printed at this plant. Winkels noted that the building's exterior materials could be modified to suit Council criteria. Robert Kozel, 810 Oakwood, noted that Accurate has chosen Kraus Anderson as its general contractor. He feels Council should keep this in mind when making a decision in regards to the two proposals. Williams said the decision is not whether which business is better because both developers performed an excellent job. The City needs to carefully review projects, especially when two projects are proposed for the same site. Given the site characteristics, neighboring businesses. and the area's potential, he believes Accurate has designed a better facility for that site. The additional value and overall design causes him to vote in favor of the Accurate proposal. He feels Greenhaven is a fine business, and hopes that the City could accommodate both businesses. Benke noted that during the planning of the Brighton Corporate Park, the City made commitments to the other park businesses of its intentions to develop a high quality building for Lot 1. Larson feels the City would benefit if both projects could locate in the City. He prefers the Greenhaven project because of the finished space and non- contingent offer. Accurate's 45 day delay causes him some concern. Rebelein feels the Greenhaven project gives the City immediate benefit and potential for future revenue; and brings new jobs to the area. The Accurate building is beautiful and sets the tone for the industrial park, but she noted the uncertainty of the Accurate proposal. Gunderman asked for further clarification of the Greenhaven loading areas. Winkels said the eastend of the building would include two loading areas and one overhead door. The east side includes the same materials used on the entire building and the area facing CMS would be landscaped. Winkels said Belair has reviewed the site's environmental studies and is prepared to begin construction. Locke said Braun Engineering performed the environmental study and this was shared with both developers. Locke said soil testings need to be performed before designing footings, but the site does not appear to have extraordinary soil or environmental problems. Gunderman asked the timeframe for completion of financial arrangements. Casserly said a development agreement and contract could be prepared within one week. Locke said the development agreements appear somewhat simple because the property is owned by the City. Benke asked if Belair could move the loading dock doors to the building's north end. Mark Murlawski, Belair, is unsure whether this would be logical because Greenhaven would like to expand to the north. Belair intends to install landscaping to berm the docking area from the CMS building. Council Business I Northco and Belair Development Proposals for Lot 1, Brighton Corporate Park Report 93-229 Report 93-230 I I