5.2. SR 09-13-1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. . . to sell this site. It is not fair for anyone to say that this is the only site that works for Allina, as there are other sites available in the community for this business. The city (City Councilor staff) should not be viewed as the "bad guy" simply because we want to retain property which the council had the foresight to purchase a number of years ago. If the city is going to dispose of any property, state law (462.366, sub. 2) requires Planning Commission review in order to determine compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. By 4/5 vote, the City Council can dispense of this Planning Commission review requirement if the council determines that the selling of its property has no relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. At the August 9, 1999, meeting the City Council indicated that $6.50 per square foot offer was not adequate. The "negotiations" between Mr. McKee and myself were limited. Allina believes that $6.50 per square foot is market value and should be accepted by the City Council ifit is interested in accommodating this business at this location. I have indicated to Mr. McKee a number of times that I did not believe that this amount would be acceptable to the City Council, regardless if this offer reflects market value or not, and that I wouldn't be recommending accepting this offer. The final attachment is a letter from Councilmember Motin which expresses some of his thoughts and concerns regarding this issue. Recommendation Based on a number of reasons including the $6.50 per square foot offer, my belief that a second liquor store is in our future and that this is the best site possible for this operation, and that there are other sites available in the community for Allina, it is recommended that the City Council reject the Allina offer to purchase the city property as outlined in their August 11, 1999, letter.