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City Planner McGuire Brigl stated that official numbers have not been discussed but the applicant is aware that fill will be needed. Chairperson Steffen referenced the Sunwood Drive connection shown and asked if that was always a planned extension. City Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that an extension was always planned and noted that when the official application is submitted, they will work with Anoka County to determine proper alignment. Chairperson Steffen asked if the remnant parcel to the northwest would still support commercial/retail development. Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that parcel was large enough to support commercial/retail development. He stated that the intent today was to obtain input and identify any potential issues before the applicant continues to move forward. He stated that he would anticipate a purchase agreement coming forward in the future. 4.06: Review Strategy for Listing City-Owned Land for Sale Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. He reviewed the recommendation to continue to list the industrial listings (Sites 28, 37, and 55) and consider th adding 6b (water tower #3 remnant site in Elmcrest District 167 Ave/Highway 47) and 11 (former gas station on Highway 47); to retain CBRE for all other listing types; and on parcels that CBRE is retained, language should be added into the contract that reduces or eliminates commission on prospects that originate with staff. Member Hardin noted that this topic has been discussed on multiple occasions. He noted that after reviewing the information in the case, over $200,000 has been paid in commissions to CBRE and those funds could better be spent in the City. He recommended that the City take over marketing of all the remaining lots for sale. He believed it to be a disservice to the taxpayers to pay out fees to CBRE, as many of the land sales are being made to businesses already in the City. Member Berg asked and obtained background information on the marketing and services that CBRE provides. She asked how the marketing would be done if CBRE is not used, as capturing the right buyers is a large percentage of marketing. Member Hardin noted that the properties would continue to be listed on MNCAR by utilizing the partnership with Anoka County rather than CBRE. Member Kuzma stated that while he understands the opinion of bringing the marketing inhouse, that would limit the reach of marketing to the local businesses, whereas CBRE has a national reach. He noted that the housing numbers for Ramsey continue to increase and having CBRE onboard as an agent is a benefit to help the retail area in The COR and he would support retaining their services. Economic Development Authority/ April 11, 2019 Page 7 of 12