Minutes - Council Work Session - 05/27/2025

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Councilmember Stewart asked if they would have this conversation with Pro Power Sports about allowing God’s Kingdom to continue leasing. Economic Development Manager Sullivan said they do not have enough information at this time as they do not know the level of interest from Pro Power Sports. Planning Manager Larson discussed legal non-conforming buildings, including the RM Golf Carts location. He noted that they can make enhancements to the property but they cannot increase the square footage of the building. Councilmember Specht asked if they were to petition the Council if they would be able to add square footage to the building. Planning Manager Larson said they would either have to change the Code or rezone the property to allow this. Councilmember Specht asked if RM Golf Carts is aware of them being a legal non-conforming lot. Economic Development Manager Sullivan said yes. Councilmember Riley asked why they do not have appraisals ordered on all RALF properties. Economic Development Manager Sullivan explained that the Met Council does these appraisals and they just started working from east to west on these parcels. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the recommendations for each RALF property, including not extending the lease for God’s Kingdom. 2.03: 2025 Strategic Planning Session City Administrator Hagen reviewed the 2025 Strategic Plan and the changes made since the last meeting. Councilmember Stewart asked if Staff was able to talk to Anoka about their plans for a Community Center. City Administrator Hagen said no. Councilmember Specht said he would not be interested in partnering with Anoka on a Community Center. Mayor Heineman agreed. City Council Work Session / May 27, 2025 Page 3 of 7