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City Engineer Himmer explained property 11 was purchased utilizing Water Utility Funds so if <br /> sold, the money would be paid back into that Fund. He noted if the City were to subdivide this <br /> property, it would trigger eliminating the access to Elmcrest Park. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Wise stated he would not support platting property 11 because a developer may <br /> not like that plat and have to replat it. <br /> Councilmember Elvig commented on the need for empty nester housing and pointed out this <br /> location is between a golf course, restaurant, park complex with walking trails, and near the <br /> River. Some property may be more viable for redevelopment because of its location. <br /> Councilmember McGlone stated he would oppose doing anything that triggered putting in a <br /> road. He thinks this property could spark taking down properties on the north side of 167 <br /> Avenue. In addition, a developer would pay to install roads and watermain so the City will not <br /> need to do that. <br /> Councilmember Backous supported that idea, especially if marketed to senior housing. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated staff can approach senior housing developers about this <br /> property to determine if there is interest in the market. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Wise suggested also contacting the strip mall and golf course owners. <br /> Councilmember Elvig agreed with the benefit of contacting people in the whole area because <br /> there is property to the east and north that developers want to move on. He noted it would be <br /> more affordable to extend utilities if there is a cluster of interested property owners. <br /> Councilmember Strommen asked if the City can put out "feelers" in the context of a larger <br /> redevelopment without declaring surplus land. <br /> City Attorney Goodrich advised staff can provide preliminary information. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to prepare a marketing plan for property 11, <br /> Water Tower complex, and surrounding developable properties. <br /> Planning Intern Brama stated Peltzer Park will be discussed tonight during Case 3. <br /> Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated, compared to other neighborhood parks, Peltzer Park would <br /> be a 2 out of 10, at best. He stated he will provide demographics of Peltzer Park during <br /> presentation of Case 3. <br /> Planning Intern Brama asked whether the City should go through the process of quiet title action <br /> for properties 22 and 32. <br /> City Council Work Session / January 17, 2012 <br /> Page 4 of 10 <br />