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<br />To extrapolate how that would project to Ramsey's acreage needs at a population of <br />50,000, staff 'reduced' Coon Rapids' actual 63,000 population to a fictitious 50,000, (an <br />approximate 21 % reduction) - arid then applied that same percentage 'reduction' to the <br />29 acres ofland, resulting in about 23 acres of need at 50,000 residents. This same <br />approach was used with Brooklyn Park's actual 73,000 residents, resulting in a land need <br />(at 50k residents) of20 acres. Attached is a chart that illustrates this result. <br /> <br />Since the current Public Works Campus has approximately 8.2 acres, it is apparent that <br />this land, even with the addition of the KIH property (3.2 acres), will be undersized to <br />handle the future operational and maintenance needs of our community so it is evident <br />that acquisition of additional property for Public Works will be required. <br /> <br />There are a number of ways to remedy this situation and Staffhas analyzed a number of <br />them initially and have listed them for discussion purposes. <br /> <br />. Expand the Public Works Campus <br />. Acquisition of35 acres near Fire Station No. 1 <br />. Acquisition of land on the south side of the landfill (north of Sunwood Drive) <br /> <br />The following is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the potential <br />solutions: <br /> <br />Expand the current Public Works Campus (see attached map) <br />Advantages: . <br />1. B&A Cylinder Head (4.1 aces) is currently an underutilized property and is being <br />discussed as an Economic Development redevelopment property. <br />2. Bury and Carlson (20.7 acres) is currently an underutilized property as far as <br />potential tax revenue. <br />3. Located in industrial area and backs up to the railroad. <br />4. Expansion possibilities can occur as the population grows. <br /> <br />Disadvantages: <br />1. B&A Cylinder (4.1 aces) is located directly across from the Town Center and <br />could be a valuable property as it relates to tax revenue. <br />2. Bury and Carlson (20.7 acres) maybe redeveloped in the future to provide a <br />better tax revenue (similar to the Makken property) and it is also located across <br />the street from the existing site. <br />3. Bury and Carlson has indicated that they are not willing to sell when we entered <br />into negotiations years ago for the extension of McKinley Street and therefore <br />could likely require eminent domain. <br />4. Every expansion decreases potential tax revenue. <br /> <br />Acquisition of 35 acres near Fire Station No.1 (see attached map) <br />Advantages: . <br />1. Combined use with Fire Station and Water Treatment Facility <br />2. Land acquisition could be for the entire 35 acres due to multiple uses. <br />3. Parking lot constructed for City Council Chambers, which will be moved to the <br />Town Center, so there is a.possibility of shared parking between Fire and Public <br />Works <br /> <br />-11- <br />