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Housing&Redevelopment Authority Page 4 April 5,2004 Commissioner Motin stated that staff and the HRA are available for questions and issues, but that they are not interested in further financial contributions by the City. Ms.Mehelich stated that she did not anticipate any new issues within the next 30 days. Commissioner Lieser asked if the public could utilize the Open Mike portion of the next HRA meeting to express their opinion on the Development Agreement. Ms.Mehelich stated that the Open Mike portion is reserved for issues that are not on the agenda and this issue would be a regular agenda item. Keith Holme, co-owner of the Kemper Drug building,asked when the public hearings would be held. Chair Wilson stated that the public hearing will be published in the Star News and that typically,the HRA will formally call for a public hearing to be held at a regular meeting 30 days prior. Mr.Inman noted that the HRA will know approximately 60 days ahead of time when the public hearing will be held and that the schedule will be approved by the City Council. Chair Wilson noted that the public can contact City staff as to when the public hearing will be held,as well. 6. Arrow Building Center Redevelopment Concept Director Mehelich reviewed the concept plan by Arrow Building Center for redevelopment including the existing Eagles Club building,former NAPA building,Arrow Building Center office building and two warehouse buildings. Arrow Building proposes to construct two new facilities;a 6,400 square foot office/showroom building and a 12,840 square foot warehouse building. Arrow Building Center has requested Tax Rebate Financing (abatement) from the City. John Weicht,contractor for the project,estimates the cost of acquiring the Eagles Club building and for NAPA building at$400,000,and cost of demolition and asbestos removal for the 5 buildings at$100,000. Arrow Building Center is requesting the City's and County's abatement assistance toward demolition costs. Ms.Mehelich noted that Arrow Building Center continues to consider relocation in Becker as well as other sites. Ms.Mehelich reviewed issues for the HRA to consider regarding this redevelopment project. Commissioner Motin asked if this proposal fit within the current zoning guidelines. Ms. Mehelich stated that the property is currently zoned C3 Highway Commercial and lumber yards are permitted as a Conditional Use,but that the applicant may request rezoning for a PUD (Planned Unit Development). Commissioner Toth stated that one of the buildings originally was a livery stable. Ms. Mehelich stated that the Heritage Preservation Commission will have an opportunity to review and comment on the redevelopment proposal. Chair Wilson asked if the tax abatement funds would be requested for demolition only. Mr. Weicht stated yes,and that this determination was made after working with the County Assessor regarding the value of the old buildings versus new construction. Commissioner Toth asked what type of site Arrow Building Center was looking for. Ms. Mehelich stated that they would like a 5-acre site but that they felt they could work with the proposed 3-acre site. Commissioner Toth stated that he felt there must be other sites available in the City.