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I I I Council Meeting Minutes August 24, 1993 Page 7 Council Business, continued Rebelein asked if it is possible to create a more attractive area on the building's east end. Murlawski feels the building's materials and aesthetics create a high quality industrial building, however, they are open to suggestions. Rebelein noted that because Council does not have a drawing of that east side, she is trying to visualize a way in which to make the loading dock area more attractive. Murlawski feels a combination of landscaping and the building's aesthetics would make that area attractive. The overhead doors are a small percentage of the entire east wall. Larson asked if it is possible to include windows on that eastside to break up the wall area. Murlawski said that suggestion may work and would not create a redesigning problem. Murlawski asked if Northco intends to present a contingent agreement, or are prepared to purchase the property. If Northco is not prepared to purchase the site. he asked if Northco is willing to look at the southerly site which Belair has offered to assist Accurate with purchasing. Zylla said Accurate is willing to present a $5,000 good faith check to enter into development agreement negotiations and apply $25.000 on October 15 to move the project forward. He acknowledged that both companies have spent much time and money. and Accurate is serious and fully intends to begin construction in the spring with completion by November 1, 1994. The reason for the 45 day delay is because of the lack of necessary information in regards to soil borings. Ken Johnson, CMS President, owns the building directly to the east of the site. He has been involved in the initial planning of the industrial park and feels the Accurate plan best fits the original plans for that site. Jerry Meinke feels Accurate would not consider the alternate site on Old Highway 8 and would mostly likely consider other sites in Mounds View. Benke said one site located near Lot 1 in the Brighton Corporate Park Phase II area is available. Meinke does not feel comfortable at this time discussing other sites. Locke said the Brighton Corporate Park was designed in two phases, and Phase II would include negotiations with the current property owners. D & T Trucking. Casserly said there is no question that receiving a cash offer eliminates any problems with security. Because staff does not know when a Greenhaven expansion would take place, they were reluctant to run figures showing that value. Comparisons of both projects. without the Greenhaven addition, shows the value of the Accurate project is larger. He noted that receiving money up front is a security issue, and not a matter of value. Locke noted that the 30,000 sq. ft. Accurate building would fill the site and leave no room for expansion. Greenhaven would begin with a smaller building and then have opportunity to fill the site. Council Business Northco and Belair Development Proposals for Lot 1, Brighton Corporate Park Report 93-229 Report 93-230