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Councilmember Shryock then found it difficult for AKM Farms to lay claim to a 30-year-old plat <br /> plan. She stated that the density transitioning was put in place to protect residents that have been <br /> in the community for decades from developing property and not to apply toward vacant land that <br /> does not have purpose or intention. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau confirmed the consensus of the Council that the density transitioning <br /> remains as is and additional requirements will not be added. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the contingencies of the plat can be <br /> discussed at the regular meeting tonight. <br /> 2.02: Review Future Land Use Options for 6021 and 6043 Highway 10 N <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that as the City is looking at frontage roads for Highway 10, it <br /> seems as this property would connect to Anoka and asked if the front or back of the property <br /> would be needed for frontage. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that a strip taking would be a possibility. He <br /> stated that in order to create space for a frontage road, a portion of the property where the <br /> loading dock exists would be needed. He stated that could open a discussion for property value. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked if RALF funds are available and whether this property would <br /> qualify. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that a full acquisition would not be possible <br /> for this property. He stated that it seems unlikely, based upon recent requests for RALF funds <br /> that this property would qualify. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked if the buildings are up to code currently. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill replied that the building is up to code, noting that <br /> there are legal non-conforming elements. He stated that the property owner is asking for input <br /> from the City on broader redevelopment before investing in the property. <br /> Roman Gadaskin stated that he originally proposed a creative plan in 2016 that was supported by <br /> staff. He stated that he spent eight months fighting with the gas station property and was finally <br /> able to purchase the property. He stated that he has already made an investment and is still at <br /> square one. He agreed that there was a bad tenant, which he has gotten rid of without legal <br /> issues. He stated that if the City wants new development, the City would have to buy the land, or <br /> he would have to resell the property as developable land. He stated that if the City were to <br /> consider redevelopment of the existing building/gas station, he can show his previous plans <br /> which would include removing the piece in the south side for the City land in the middle <br /> between the properties. He stated that he cannot keep spending money on something that will <br /> not be approved. He stated that he simply wants direction on which way to go. <br /> City Council Work Session/June 26,2018 <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br />