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He added that there are a number of developers that have contacted the City recently in search of property. These developers will be contacted also. Within the CIP, it is projected that $220,000 will be made available for park development as a result of development of this parcel. It is expected that this number is somewhat conservative. Councilmember Beyer commented that she wished this process would have taken place for the public works site. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if this would be put up for bids. Mr. Schroeder replied that this is formatted so the City will alert everyone we have worked with and it will be advertised in the paper for others. Councilmember Peterson expressed concern about the timing of this. The park is driving the sale. Mayor Hardin commented that we do not have to go forward with this. Councilmember Peterson indicated he has no problem with the proposal, he is just concerned about the timing. Mr. Schroeder responded that if this does not occur, there isn't an identified revenue source to develop that park and due to concerns expressed by the Ramsey Youth Athletic Association, the park is scheduled for development in 1997. Councilmember Beyer suggested it would be nice to wait awhile because the City is developing rather quickly. We should take stock in what we have. Mr. Schroeder suggested that Council may want to reconsider this proposal in a year or so. Mayor Hardin suggested reassessing this issue in six months. Consensus of the Council was that the development of residential Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. parcel be brought back for Council consideration in October or November 1996. Case #19: Update on D.A.R.E. House Project City Administrator Schroeder stated that staff was hoping to recover a model house built at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show for the D.A.R.E. project. However, this project did not go forward as we were unable to reach an acceptable agreement with the manufacturer of the home. A significant number of donations toward this project have been received. A number of these have been unsolicited as word of the D.A.R.E. house project got out. We still have a lot on hold in the Chestnut Ridge subdivision on which to build the project. We also, however, have not expended or committed to any actual expenditures and can, therefore, stop the project at this point. Mr. Schroeder proposed going forward with the project. He presented a plan for a four-bedroom, modified two-story, with about 1,700 square feet finished that staff would like considered for this project. If authorized, staff is proposing to continue the project as previously approved with only the source of the framing of the home design changing. Councilmember Beyer felt the house being presented tonight is a much better designed house. Councilmember Beahen agreed and added that she liked the fact that in our community of children, this will be a four bedroom house. Councilmember Peterson asked if the City would reap some return. City Council/March 12, 1996 Page 17 of 21