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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 /> Councimember 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 /> Councimember 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. She stated <br /> she is not sure if we need to give just one option, or if there's potentially two options. <br /> Building official Szykuski commented that more than the strip would be needed in order to solve <br /> for the setback issue. <br /> Councimember 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 to Ms. Musgrove's point in <br /> terms of options, that it would depend upon what RALF will allow and the process it will force <br /> the City to go through as that is unknown at this 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 /> Councimember 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 /> Councimember 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 /> Councimember Howell stated that she would prefer to solve this amicably and avoid unnecessary <br /> expense. <br /> City Council Nark Session 1 July 20, 2021 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />