Agenda - Council - 08/09/1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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parking. While Council has expressed a negative opinion of the parcel east of the park parcel, acquisition of this area would enhance the park [passive use area] and improve opportunities for infrastructure construction removed from the active recreational areas or roadways [ water, sewer, gas, electric and stom~ water]. Included as an attachment is an April 4, 1994 WMMI response to Council's desires for consideration of parcel enhancements. A new issue is the 10,000 cubic yard rough grading of Sunwood Drive. If we believe that we will not be allowed ownership ultimately of the road right- of-way, it m'Aces sense to allow WMMI to provide a 10,000 cubic yard sledding hill instead (see #4 above and #1 in the WMMI letter). Further, even if we are allowed Sunwood Drive, if land south or surrounding the roadway cannot be developed, it also m~es sense, I believe, to provide the sledding hilt (See #5 above). Personally, I believe that in the end, industrial development and Sunwood Drive N.W. will be allowed. Hence, it is recommended that we proceed with the roadway rough grading. The area of benefit is approximately 100 acres, which will allow for eventual construction of 1.5 million square feet of industrial space Inot an5' time soon of coursel. Land of that value and the incumbent tax value cannot be 'allowed to lay fallow forever, particularly given ongoing mitigation activities. Council Action: Authorize City Administrator and City Attorney to negotiate a transference agreement for the 50- acre parcel and an,,,, adjacent land areas deemed to benefit the reuse of the 50-acre parcel. Reviewed by: City Administrator CC: 8/9/94