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HRA Minutes Page 4 September 20, 1994 Commissioner Kropuenske stated that he was not in favor of the HRA providing a parking lot for a business. He questioned whether or not Mr. Krueger would be better off starting with a vacant lot and building a new building. Mr. Kleckner stated that in estimating costs for land acquisition and construction, Mr. Krueger costs would be approximately$110,000 less by renovating the old clinic building. Discussion followed regarding the listing prices for the three parcels. Further discussion followed regarding the requirement for off-street parking. Bill Rubin stated that perhaps an agreement could be drafted which would designate some parking spaces for the restaurant and some for municipal parking. Bill explained that provisions for parking is a integral part of this proposal. Mr. Kleckner that the parking has been a major obstacle for all prospective buyers for this property. Commissioner Kropuenske stated that he saw no difference between this property and the Cuba property, in that the developer was required to provide adequate off-street parking. Discussion followed regarding the value of the buildings on Parcel 2 and Parcel 3. Commissioner Toth suggested that it may be the listing prices for the properties in question are inflated. Commissioner Kropuenske stated that he was in favor of using HRA funds to clear land for redevelopment, but questioned using funds for parking improvements. He stated that he felt they may be setting a dangerous precedent in doing so. Mr. Kleckner stated that the HRA should consider the potential for parking problems in this whole area if any one of the properties on this block were to be developed. Commissioner Kropuenske stated he did not feel the proposed parking lot would solve parking problems for any of the other sites. Mr. Kleckner proposed that at some point in the future, King Avenue be vacated to create parking so serve some of these properties. Commissioner Hinkle stated that he felt that costs need to be determined and they would need more information before a decision can be made. Bill Rubin explained that it would be ideal for the HRA to spend the funds to clear the land, have a developer come in and develop all three parcels. But, he stated, the interest is not obviously not there, since this is the only proposal that has been received. Commissioner Duitsman indicated that the City would not likely consider vacating King Avenue on the basis of just this one proposal, but if the need is there when other properties such as the county administration building are utilized, it could be considered. Bill Rubin stated that issue before the HRA is either require a developer to acquire enough property to provide off-street parking, or for the HRA to accept • part of the responsibility.