Agenda - Council - 11/23/2010 - Special

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CC Special Session Date: 11/23/2010 By: Amber Miller Community Development Item #: 4. 2. Information Title: Update on Negotiations with Columbo Limted Partnership and Legacy Christian Academy (Portions of Which may be closed to the Public) Background: As the Council is aware, Staff has been working with Legacy Christian Academy and their development team for several months on the proposed new school development in Ramsey. During negotiations, several concerns have been raised on the Applicant's side regarding the fees charged by the City based on the acres of the development. Additionally, there has been some disagreement regarding what amount of infrastructure is actually necessary to serve the site upon opening. Throughout the negotiations both sides have worked hard to seek solutions. City Staff has proposed a reduction in fees based on the net developable acres, which is what many other communities do, as opposed to gross developable acres which is how we currently calculate fees. This subtracts out wetlands and stormwater ponds inside the 100 year flood plain. This is something the Council can approve on a per case basis, but should the Council wish to go this direction, Staff would bring forward an ordinance change to make the process more official. City Staff's most recent proposal for development fee structure is attached, as well as estimated construction cost. Legacy has proposed a counter offer for the City to consider. They have proposed giving the City land in lieu of development fees. They would propose to exchange the land immediately adjacent to Armstrong, approximately 10 acres, in lieu of development fees and construction costs. The City Attorney advises the Council may adjourn to a closed meeting to consider if the City is interested in acquiring the proposed land in lieu of development fees. Notification: None required. Recommendation: Per Council Discussion. Council Action: Per Council Discussion. Fiscal Impact Budgeted Y /N: N Budgeted Year: Fund: Funding: Project would be assessed to the applicant should it continue forward. Fund would be utility fund.