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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 29 1997 7 . D. Gateway Business District (GBD), Sale and Purchase Agreement/Naegele Outdoor Advertising, Inc. Mr. Fritsinger explained that thc City has been negotiating with Naegele Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for the past several months on the acquisition of three small strips of property. He advised that the revised agreement is in draft form and revisions have been made which are consistent with recitals the Council has made. He noted the bench handout which staff recommends to address signage. Mr. Fritsinger explained the final draft of the agreement is not yet completed. Acquisition is approximately $25,258.16 based on the square footage price, which is consistent with other purchases that have taken place in the district. He explained this property is integral to the Phase II development being proposed by Welsh Development Company, LLC. Mr. Fritsinger stated there is still work to be done with regard to researching the title. Mr. Fritsinger noted Naegele has two billboards which rest within this property and the Round Lake Boulevard public right-of-way. The agreement calls for the removal ofthose billboards in consideration of working with Naegele to modify the existing billboards on 1-694. Naegele will be allowed to place a second panel (facing east) on the easterly billboard adjacent to 1-694. He noted that several legal firms have reviewed this and all believe the reduction in billboards reduces the non-conforming use. Naegele also indicated they support a collaborative marketing etIort for the remaining 20 acres of property for office development. . Mr. Fritsinger noted the City has established a good relationship with Naegele and he supports consideration of the agreement. However, since staff was not able to present the final agreement tonight he is recommending several additional conditions. Mr. Fritsinger read the six additional conditions being recommended as follows: 1- Recitals being added; 2. Addition Section 8( d), indicating considering text to GBD regulations as indicated in correspondence; 3. Modification of closing date as necessary to coordinate with the proj ect; 4. Addition of Section 8( c), possession of property will be when appropriate notices can be gIVen; 5. Issuance of bonds; and 6. A ward of contract for construction of Fourteenth Street. Mayor Probst stated he understands that Naegele has expressed a willingness to relocate the remaining two billboards, if necessary. Mr. Fritsinger stated this is correct and staff plans to meet on the site to look at how the billboards are located in relation to 1-694. He stated Naegele has been open to other requests and working with staff. Councilmember Malone inquired regarding modification of the Zoning Code. Mr. Fritsinger explained it will be inserted that the City will consider an amendment to the Zoning Code . affecting only the Gateway District.