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4.02: Discuss `Statement of Goals' for the Area near the 167th Avenue and Saint Franchise Boulevard (TH 47) Assistant to the City Administrator Brama presented the Statement of Goals and stated the document has now been reviewed by the Planning Commission and has gone through a public input process. He provided a brief historical background regarding this commercial node and stated the EDA, Planning Commission, and City Council have identified this area as a priority and the Statement of Goals is intended to guide the City's participation in the redevelopment of this node. He reviewed the Statement of Goals parameters and stated the document indicates the City is not interested in supporting a purchase of property to redevelop the site but would facilitate a marketing effort if the property owners were interested. He noted this language is consistent with the EDA's earlier direction and has not been changed. He explained that the Planning Commission revised the language regarding zoning to indicate the Planning Commission would support reviewing all inquiries for potential land use changes. He stated the document outlines the financial assistance tools available for addressing the blighted properties on the north side and the language has been revised to state that a land write down would only be considered if the blighted properties were addressed. He advised the City was requested to commit funding to install a pedestrian underpass in order to increase public safety in this area, however, the City would not commit a dollar amount or funding source to address that pedestrian underpass; rather, the City would consider a specific request at the time a proposal is submitted and if the City wanted to participate, potential funding sources have been listed in the document, including the possibility of using park and trail dedication fees. He stated the City was also requested to extend the sanitary sewer line to this area and the Statement of Goals indicates the City is not willing to fully fund a special sanitary line for this node, however if the property owner was willing to share the cost, the City would be willing to consider this depending on the number of hookups. He advised the City's comprehensive sewer and water plan identifies where the City's infrastructures will extend and indicated the cost of a special trunk line in this area is cost prohibitive and the number of hookups is not enough to justify extending the line. He reported that a public input process for the general public took place on September 26, 2013, and 232 people were invited and approximately 26 people participated in the session. Chairperson Steffen requested an update on the City's discussions with the golf course. Assistant to the City Administrator Brama advised the golf course is waiting for the City to complete the Statement of Goals. He stated that Rum River Hills is not planning to act as the developer and would be the landowner, adding that if and when Rum River Hills steps forward, the developer would negotiate with the City, including funding for the trunk line. Chairperson Steffen stated that one of the biggest things that has happened in this node is the sale of the Super Valu building and commented that the area looks much better now that the new owner has been putting some money into the project. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated the new owner has a prospective tenant and the City is anticipating a land use application will be submitted in the near future and agreed to update the EDA when more information is known. Economic Development Authority/November 14, 2013 Page 2 of 4