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HRA Minutes Page 2 September 20, 1994 Bill Rubin then introduced Jeff Krueger, the proposed developer, and Mark • Kleckner as his agent. Mark Kleckner reviewed a proposal to remodel the former Elk River Clinic site at 307 King Avenue, for family restaurant. He identified the clinic site as Parcel 1, the Kuehn-Sommers property as Parcel 2, and the former Sherburne County Abstract property as Parcel 3. Mr. Kleckner stated that the restaurant would have a seating capacity of 80-100, which would require 20-25 off-street parking spaces. He noted that there is no room on the parcel to accommodate this number of parking spaces. This is due to the placement of the building on the parcel, and the fact that there is an easement on the north boundary. This 15 foot easement is for access to the former Sherburne County Abstract building. Mark Kleckner stated that Mr. Krueger's proposal would include utilizing Parcel 3 for parking. He noted that the property would accommodate at least 31 or more parking spaces, with a double access and one way out on Main Street. Mark Kleckner also explained the Figure 3 option that utilizes Parcel 2 (former Sherburne County Abstract property) and the northern 54 feet of Parcel 1 (Elk River Clinic site), for a parking lot. This option would provide approximately 30 parking spaces. Parcel 3 (Kuehn-Sommers property) would be left relatively intact, and could be marketed by the HRA in the future. He stated that he felt that Parcel 3 would be a very marketable site, sitting between Dr. Jarmoluk's building and a newly renovated restaurant. Bill Rubin questioned the 13,200 square foot size for Parcel 3. Mr. Kleckner stated that the Figure 3 proposal would require 10 feet to be taken from the 14,400 square foot Parcel 3 to meet parking needs. This would leave Parcel 3 120 feet along Main Street and 110 feet deep, or, 13,200 square feet. Commissioner Kropuenske stated that he felt Figure 3 would be the best use of the property, since the Sherburne County Abstract property would become isolated as shown by Figure 2, except for the 15 foot easement. Commissioner Hinkle agreed that Figure 3 is a better use for the property. Mark Kleckner stated the Elk River Clinic site is listed at $200,000, the Kuehn- Sommers property at $125,000, and the former Sherburne County Abstract building is listed at $125,000. Mr. Kleckner stated that in their original proposal (Figure 2), Mr. Krueger requests that the City acquire Parcel 1 and he would purchase it for $175,000. Mr. Krueger further requests that the City acquire the Kuehn-Sommers property to be used for a municipal parking lot, with spaces designated to meet the off-street parking requirement for the restaurant. Mr. Kleckner agreed that Figure 3, utilizing the Sherburne County Abstract site, may be the best option. Mr. Kleckner explained that renovation costs are estimated between $75,000- 1111 $90,000, depending upon how much tear-out would be done by the buyer. Renovation would include gutting the inside of the building, creating two dining