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'It ,- S DEN HILLS MEMORANDUM i DATE: January 28, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director �5v SUBJECT: Triangle Parcel Background In December 2010,the City entered into a Development Agreement with Presbyterian Homes for the redevelopment of the Johanna Shores senior housing facility. As part of the agreement, Presbyterian Homes agreed to convey to the City the parcel located at 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard(known as the"triangle parcel"). Because the triangle parcel was previously used as a gas station, Presbyterian Homes agreed to, "at its cost, and prior to Closing, remove any tanks and remove or remediate any hazardous substances to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standard for non-residential land use." Presbyterian Homes has notified the City that it has received a Petroleum Tank Release Site File Closure(Attachment A) from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) and is prepared to transfer the property to the City. The City Council discussed investigation and remediation activities on the triangle parcel at its January 22, 2013, Work Session meeting and determined that it is satisfied with the environmental conditions of the triangle parcel. The triangle parcel has been identified as a priority location for a Gateway Sign. Staff will provide information on site improvement and landscaping options at a later date. Recommendation 1. Approve Resolution 2013-009 authorizing acquisition of property located at 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard pending successful completion of title due diligence. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting January 28, 2013 Page 1 of 1