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Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided background on the parcel the City purchased <br />and noted that anything the City does, it will need to draft a legal description survey. He stated <br />that he would prefer to give more land to a new business that could potentially come in rather than <br />leaving room for expansion. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff agreed that the City would not have a use for the land behind the park <br />and would prefer to get rid of that property if there is not a City use. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that while she likes that concept, she was unsure if the property <br />owner would have the funds to purchase the larger area or just the area marked in blue. <br />Building Official Szykulski commented that more than the strip would be needed in order to solve <br />for the setback issue. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff referenced the suggestion that City Attorney Langel provided for the <br />property owner to pay for the legal fee to transfer the land or whether a cost for the land would be <br />included as well. <br />City Attorney Langel commented that because this property was purchased with RALF there may <br />be an issue where compensation for the land is needed. He stated that it would depend upon what <br />RALF will allow and the process it will force the City to go through as that is unknown at this <br />time. <br />Mayor Kuzma commented that the issue with setbacks may encourage the park to pursue that land <br />rather than move the homes to meet the setback. <br />City Attorney Langel commented that the land is unimproved and therefore a setback may not be <br />required. <br />Councilmember Musgrove referenced a newer longer home and asked if that has been recently <br />updated as it does not appear to have existed since the 1970s. <br />City Attorney Langel commented that the City could compare aerial photos to determine when <br />that home was placed or improved. He provided details from an aerial from 1965 that was provided <br />by the property owner. He stated that it would not be difficult for the property owner to make an <br />argument that the homes have been in those locations for decades. <br />Councilmember Howell asked the estimated expense of a lawsuit if the property owner were to <br />take that path. <br />City Attorney Langel estimated a cost of about $15,000 as it is a time-consuming process. <br />Councilmember Howell stated that she would prefer to solve this amicably and avoid unnecessary <br />expense. <br />City Council Work Session / July 20, 2021 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />