Minutes - Public Works Committee - 05/20/2003

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Principal City Engineer Olson replied $408,000. He noted that at this time staff was only requesting authorization for design and survey of the plat not the entire project at this time. Councihnember Elvig inquired if it would make sense to get some assurances that the new development will occur before they spend the $61,000. Principal City Engineer Olson replied that the Public Works Committee could authorize the spending of the $20,000 for the survey only at this time. Councihnember Cook inquired if the funds would come from available funds within the T1F District. City Administrator Norman replied yes, explaining that the purpose of the fund is to redevelop the property. Principal City Engineer Olson noted that all of the trunk funds collected from the projects would go into City funds. Councihnember Elvig inquired if slowing down the process will impact the negotiations with Sauter. Principal City Engineer Olson replied yes. Councihnember Elvig inquired if it was possible to get sewer and water extended into the area this year. Principal City Engineer Olson replied yes. Councihnember Kurak inquired if sewer and water is extended to the properties the City is looking to acquire won't it cost the City more Principal City Engineer Olson explained that the City still has to advertise for bids and get the plans done so it will still be some time before the project proceeds forward. Staff would absolutely not go forward with the project until the City acquires the land. City Administrator Norman noted that the F, DA should be ending negotiations within the next month. Councilmember Elvig stated that his concern is that they are on the record that they are going to proceed with the project. Councihnember Zimmerman noted that if the land is acquired through condemnation the value of the property is set at the time of taking. He inquired if it was possible to delay action one month. Public Works Committee/May 20, 2003 Page 18 of 20