05-14-1990 EDA MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Economic Development Authority Minutes May 14, 1990 Page 2 e Mr. Fursman stated that the doctors are working under a time constraint and need to be in their new building by the first of January. The Executive Director stated that if the doctors do have plans of getting into a new building by January, it would be very difficult for them to pursue the Jenne site. Chairman Tralle stated that he would not like to see the Jenne site turned into a City park. He did not feel that this was a viable option. He further stated that with the TIF law changes the City must be cautious so as not to affect City funds in future years. He indicated that he did not feel the City could make a decision at this time. e The Executive Director indicated that if the dental clinic locates on Main Street on the Johnson property, the City would be requested to assist in the correction of the property and demolition of the existing structure. He stated that the existing house on the property straddles the lot line and must be removed. Mr. Fursman indicated that the building on the property is useless adding $50,000-$60,000 in cost when considering the cost of the home plus demolition. Mr. Fursman indicated that this is the amount of money the doctors may be requesting from the City. The Executive Director indicated that the City would have to look at the effect $50,000-$60,000 of TIF would have on the Ci ty regarding local government aid cuts. He indicated that staff would review the possibility of using the revolving loan fund as opposed to TIF. 5. Elmer Anderson RedeveloDment Block A Dick Fursman stated that Mr. Elmer Anderson is still interested in developing the Jenne site. He stated that Mr. Anderson would like to work together with the City to do something with the blighted piece of property and further, that Mr. Anderson has stated that he would not be able to bear the cost of developing the site for construction on his own. Mr. Fursman stated that the staff is proposing that the City participate with Mr. Anderson in obtaining the services of an engineer/architect to come up with a preliminary design which would show the cost associated with the project regarding various developments on the property. Chairman Tralle stated that the City does need some better data on the site in order to make a recommendation for development of the site. COMMISSIONER DOBEL MOVED TO PARTICIPATE IN 50% OF THE COST FOR THE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT TO GATHER PRELIMINARY DESIGNS AND OPTIONS ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE JENNE SITE OR THE "HOLE IN THE GROUND" AND THAT THE 50% BE SHARED WITH MR. ELMER ANDERSON. COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. e