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