Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 03/08/2002 - Memo

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SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY #10 AND EAST OF SUNFISH LAKE BOULEVARD LAND USE AND STREET NETWORK CONCEPT PLANS By: Megan Wald, Community Development Assistant Background: As you may recall, for the past year the EDA has been working with Hoisington Koegler Group on a redevelopment plan for State Highway #10. The EDA focused on the north side of Highway #10 between Armstrong Boulevard and the Anoka/Ramsey corporate limits. During discussions of the redevelopment plan for Highway #10, the EDA saw a need to also look at a redevelopment plan for the area located south of Highway #10, from the corporate limits of Anoka/Ramsey to Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The EDA directed Staff to work with Hoisington Koegler Group on a redevelopment plan for the subject area. Staff has received a memorandum from Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. outlining three different concept plans for the area south of Highway #10. Observations: The EDA directed Staff to make contact with Mr. Lano and Mr. Peterson, regarding potential redevelopment plans. Staff has had several conversations with Mr. Lano, the owner of Lano Equipment, regarding the possibility of redeveloping his site. Mr. Lano appears to be very agreeable to work with the City in creating a more aesthetically pleasing site and providing for a better street system. Staff has met with Bob Carlson, the real estate agent working for Mr. Peterson, regarding the City purchasing the Peterson property. Mr. Peterson’s property is more commonly refereed to as the vacant restaurant parcel. Mr. Peterson is willing to talk to the City regarding the City purchasing his property. Staff will be meeting with Mr. Carlson the on March 11th to discuss a purchase price. Staff will provide an update during the EDA meeting. It should also be noted that the on February 26, 2002 the City Council adopted a Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing the land use designation of the subject area from Places to Shop to Places to Work contingent upon Metropolitan Council approval (see attached site location map). Staff anticipates that during the Metropolitan Council review, the amendment will also be sent to the DNR for their review and comment as part of the subject area is located within the Critical River Area Boundary. Recommendation: The EDA should review the attached memorandum from HKGi and select one of the redevelopment concepts proposed. This will allow staff to proceed with redevelopment discussions with Mr. Lano and Mr. Peterson. Review Checklist: James E. Norman Sean Sullivan EDA: 3.7.02