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have city sewer and water, especially when the intention is to turn around and give the land away. Mr. Wagner asked if the EDA and the City Council approved going ahead with condemnation proceedings, how would the process go from there? Mr. Norman said that the City would pay for an appraisal, the owners would pay for an appraisal, and he believed the third appraiser appointed by the court, and that cost would split between the City and the owners. Mr. Hardin asked what the price of industrial park land is in the Anoka and Ramsey industrial parks with improvements. Mr. Mulrooney said that the County Assessor's office has a tough time deciding on a dollar amount because the land is given away. However, in Coon Rapids where the land is not given away, they are receiving up to $1.50 per square foot, but he thought that the reason for that price was the tight supply available, also the additional holding costs for the developers of the properties. In addition, when you are purchasing a smaller lot, you can afford to pay a higher price per acre. Whereas, with a large property as discussed here, it becomes less feasible. Mr. Hardin clarified that he wouldjust like to know the full price with improvements. If the full price is less than $1.50 per square foot, and according to his calculations, they come closer to $I.00 per square foot, it is more feasible. Mr. Mulrooney agreed with the calculation. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Mr. Hardin to approve the use of condemnation by the City Attorney following one last face to face meeting with the landowners and two Economic Development Authority members who are not Councilmembers and staff. The representatives of the EDA will be named by the Chairperson. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Anderson and Zimmerman, Mr. Hardin,, Mr. Kent, Ms. Scheiber, Mr. Wagner, and Mr. Riley. Voting No: None. Case #2: Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) Mr. Norman introduced the representatives of ACCAP, JoAnn Wright and Jeff Johnson. Mr. Johnson delivered his presentation. The presentation included the reasons TIF assistance is required, which are to provide the price and quality of project development. He also gave an overview of the previous project in Coon Rapids that was similar in twin home design and included a handicap accessible group home. The group home was for persons with physical and mental disabilities. The proposed project would probably include one group home. He presented a site design concept, the building elevation, described the final product of the twin home with two and three bedroom units, the interior floor plans, the exterior treatments, explained that the appliances were included. The positive qualities of the project included the single-family scale and look of the project. He also stated that this development was distinct in relation to other low-income housing projects, because it is the twin home style, it is a lower density than most Iow income housing projects. Mr. Johnson stated that generally on a property Economic Development Authority/January 12, 1999 Page 6 of 11