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. Kaufhold inquired if a trucking firm is allowed under the current code. Femelius replied that it is a permitted use for the site. Kaufhold inquired ifthe site could be rezoned since the site has not been used in an over a year. Black suggested that it would not be appropriate to rezone the property since the surrounding sites are currently zoned as heavy industrial. Sculthorp asked if the purchase agreement falls through, if staff would approach Dugan to purchase the entire site. Femelius replied that that is an idea that has been discussed. Black added that it would be very expensive to purchase the entire site; the value in use outweighs the value of the land. Kaufhold inquired if there is a desire to have trucking firms within the city. Fernelius replied that it is consistent with the general development plan. Kaufhold suggested that just because the site is heavy industrial, it doesn't mean that every type of development needs to be allowed in the area. Nelson suggested that might be a difficult job, since in that immediate area there are other trucking firms. Harmon asked what the plan would be if in a year there is no solution for this deal. Femelius replied that the more time-sensitive issue is the Butcher Spur abandonment, which staff would like to have completed between now and next spring. The railroad landowner and the railroad company are cooperative regarding this deal; the wye is more complicated because there are numerous players involved. Delaune asked if there is a Plan B if the spur is not abandoned. Femelius replied that an alternative is the proposal by Belair and Midwest Asphalt, and does not tie in with the wye. Harreld asked if there is a time frame for the $1 million. Fernelius replied that it must be used within a five-year period. . Housing Black reported that a flyer was sent to all New Brighton residents and the people on the future residents list and the developers will continue to market the site during the Parade of Homes. Harmon noted that the Apache condos have increased the amount of advertising for its "Silver Lake Landings" and the names are very similar. Developers Black reported that Anderson has withdrawn its development proposal for a site on the east side of the Northwest Quadrant. Staffis not sure why, but it was known that they were looking at several sites in the area. Another ad will run in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal in October, which will include all four office sites. Staff is still talking with a few developers and will let the commission know if anything comes of it. Kaufhold inquired if the library was still part of the development. Black stated that it is not part of the development any longer. Harreld added that the library is not considering building a new structure in any location. Kaufhold asked whether the soil in the development is suitable to build high-rise buildings, and whether our current fire equipment would be able to access buildings that are over four stories high. Black replied there are some areas that will require pilings, but the City would not be expected to incur those costs. Most of the buildings will be four to five stories and the fire equipment will reach it. . Sources and Uses Black noted that the expenditures are being updated to reflect actual costs. The pedestrian bridge was a key element in the amendment with the developers; it is estimated to cost of $600,000 with an additional 10% contingency. There is also $1.5 million dollars built in for the Old Highway 8 Page 3 of5