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<br />advertise in the Anoka County Union for its sale through a closed bid process. Staff plans to <br />include in the advertisement that the condition of the sale will include the removal and disposal <br />of the foundation and restoration of the lawn turf. He indicated the fmal plat for the property to <br />the south has been approved; however, the developer has not paid the fees or moved forward <br />with the recording of the document. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich indicated the developer is allowed two years to record the fmal plat. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec inquired about the possibility of renting the property until it is known if the plat <br />will go through. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson replied since it wa;s known that the basement would be lost, some <br />of the knotty pine was taken out to be used in the Central Park warming house, although the <br />house is still likely in rentable condition. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen suggested the bid include the option of removing the foundation, filling <br />the hole, and restoring everything with the removal of the house, rather than requiring this to all <br />be. completed. He noted this may increase the pool of potential buyers, and staff could sift <br />through the bids and consider what could be done by Public Works staff. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson replied this is something that could be considered. The thought <br />process was that since it is not known when theiplat will move forward, staff did not feel it was <br />appropriate to have the individuals adjacent to ithis home to have a hole in the adjacent yard. <br />There is a cost to fill in the basement and remove the basement. If Councilmember Dehen's <br />suggestion is something they can do to increase the amount of money received for the property <br />that is something they can look into. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated it would be better to have one person bid to complete everything rather than <br />to spend additional money having the City's crew working on the property. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson indicated a bid alternate could be included and it can be determined <br />if there is a substantial cost savings by staff doing the work. Closed bids would be requested <br />with both scenarios. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson asked if the City has any use for the sizable sauna in the basetnent. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson replied no, the sauna and the heater are still there. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson inquired what the situation would be with the City holding this vacant lot <br />if the developer to the south decided not to move forward with final plat approval. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich replied he presumes someone would develop there in the future. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson asked how it can be ensured that the property is developed with the road <br />punched through. <br /> <br />City Council! August 14, 2007 <br />Page 24 of 32 <br /> <br />P40 <br />