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Councihnember Kurak: aye Councilmember Pearson: absent Councihnember Strommen: aye Counci hnember Zimmerman: aye Motion carried. Case #15: Consider Demolition of Buildings at 14280 Sunfish Lake Blvd. NW City Attorney Goodrich advised that in 2001, the City acquired land from Waste Management of Minnesota adjacent to the landfill site. A major portion of that land was platted into Sunfish Lake Business Park First and Second Additions. 14280 Sunfish Lake Boulevard was separated fi'om all the other parcels due to a large wetland. Thus, the parcel was left out of the plat and left as is. Currently, a vacant building sits on the site in very poor condition. Its location adjacent to Ramsey's largest employer (Life Fitness) does not help provide a positive image for this business. The property is located outside of any TIF districts so it would be necessary to find a diff'erent method of fimding the demolition. The EDA has not funded demolition in the past and it would be setting a precedent for possible future projects. The EDA, at its August 9, 2004 meeting, passed a motion that recommended that Council authorize the demolition of the building utilizing funds from the EDA. Staff has obtained a couple of quotes and is asking to go out for quotes and award the contract to the lowest quote to raze the building at a cost not to exceed $11,500. Councilmember Zimmerman asked if this is City property. City Attorney Goodrich responded in the affirmative. Motion by Councihnember Cook, second by Councilmember Elvig, to direct staff to get quote and award contract to lowest quote to raze the buildings at 14280 Sunfish Lake Boulevard, and to authorize expenditure fi'om EDA budget for the demolition of buildings at 14280 Sunfish Lake Boulevard. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Kurak, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberPearson. Case #16: 2004 CDBG Funds and Acquisition of 14040 Azurite St NW City Attorney Goodrich advised the City is seeking to use CDBG funding for the purchase of the property at 14040 Azurite Street NW in an amount up to $150,000. The EDA recommended the Council re-allocate its CDBG funding to this property. The CDBG funds would not be enough to purchase the parcel, but will supplement TIF District No. 2 Funds. Staff is seeking a recommendation fi'om the Council to shift the 2004 CDBG funds to be utilized within redevelopment TIF District No. 2, specifically to the Hanson property. City Council/August 24, 2004 Page 23 of 25