04-15-2008 WS (2)April 15, 2008
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
PRIOR 'I'O 'TIIE REGULAR CITY COiJNCII, MEETING
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Present were Mayor Maxwell and Council
members Halverson, Brausen, Rowan, Youalcim, Director of Planning & Economic Development
Kersten Elverum, Community Development Coordinator Tara Beard, and City Manager Rick Getschow.
Kersten Elverum gave an overview of the St" Ave Flats proposal and the outstanding issues that needed to be
discussed.
Robert Deilce presented changes to the redevelopment agreement for City Council's information and comment.
Kelly Doran gave an update on his efforts to acquire the Sinclair property and the two single family homes on
the site.
The idea of waiving park dedication fees at the beginning of the project but collecting them at the look-back if
the funds are available at that point was discussed.
Kersten Elverum gave an overview of the City's efforts to acquire Hopkins Park Plaza Apartments, negotiations
between Doran Companies and the owners of 525 Mainstreet, and the status of environmental grants awarded
from Hennepin County and Met Council.
There was discussion regarding the best method of acquisition of the sites.
With no further business, a motion was made by Halverson, seconded by Brausen to adjourn the meeting. The
motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:3 0 pm.
Riclc Getschow, Secretary
CITY COUNCIL,., ~~
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, l'~Olayor