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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION October 18, 2004 8 Community Development Director Clark believed he was gIven City Counei] direction to quickly dispose of this property_ . Couneilmember Holden asked if the City should hold onto the property until the TCAAP project begins_ The property at this site may be worth more money in the future_ Mayor Applikowski does not believe that it would be wise for the City to hold onto this property until the TCAAP project begins. Counei]member Grant asked if the proposed project blends in with the existing neighborhood_ Counci]member Ho]den stated an appraisal of this property needs to be done. Mr. Clark mentioned that the old City Hall property may not be worth as much if it is sold as a residential project. Counei]mcmber Larson noted that this property may be hard to develop_ It was his understanding that the City did not intend to hold on to this property. Community Deve]opment Director Clark asked the City Council if they want a fonnal appraisal and environmental study done at this site_ Once the appraisal and environmental study are completed, should staff ask the proposed developer for a schematic drawing of the office . condominiums at the old City Hall location? Clark also noted that the property at this site is long and narrow_ The proposed layout will be impacted by the property's dimensions_ Mayor Aplikowski asked if housing will be above the businesses. Mr. Clark noted that the original plan docs not inelude housing. Counei]member Larson agrees that an appraisal should be done at this site. The developer may be asked to bring forth a design plan that can be reviewed by members of the neighborhood. Community Development Director Clark stated that he could provide the City Council with digital pictures of existing office condominiums in the metro area_ Counei]member Larson noted that the City has complete leverage and control of this property_ The City is in an unusual position_ He was also wondering if there is an existing easement on the property or should this issue be a point of sale. Mayor Applikowski asked if the City advertised this property? Clark responded, "No_" Mayor Aplikowski asked if the City should advertise this property. .