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I . - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION December 20, 2004 4 Mayor Aplikowski also recommended a one or two year agreement with the County for maintenance activities. The maintenance agreement with Ramsey County will be placed on the January 10th meeting agenda. Status Report ou the Old City Hall and Indvkewicz Properties Community Development Director Scott Clark provided a status report on the disposition activities at both the Indykiewicz and the old City Hall properties. Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the actual size of the Indykiewicz property. The true dimensions for this property are 1.9 acres and not the previously reported appraisal size of 2.5 acres. The City has received an offer of $750,000 from Holiday Companies for the 1.9 acre parcel and the area located under the power line. Holiday Companies offer of $750,000 calculates the price of the 1.9 acres at $9.06 per square foot. City staff is requesting direction from the City Council regarding how to proceed with this project. Community Development Director Clark provided the City Council with a rendering of the proposed Holiday Gas Station. In order for this site to be developed as a gas station, the City Council would have to approve a zoning change for this parcel ofland. Community Development Director Clark felt that the offer was fair. He indicated that the City could counter offer and request a purchase price of $800,000. Councilmember Holden asked who prorated the property appraisal from 2.25 acres to 1.9 acres? Mr. Clark stated the original appraisal assumed that all of the Indykiewicz property was buildable. City Administrator Wolfe mentioned that the easement could possibly be used to comply with green space requirements. Councilmember Grant reported that the Indykiewicz property is currently part of a TIF District. Community Development Director Clark stated that a positive aspect ofthis agreement is that the City controls the site plan, rezoning, purchase agreement, and final approval of the sale of this property. Councilmember Grant asked if this project is ready for immediate construction. Mr. Clark said that Holiday Companies is ready to begin construction immediately. Mayor Aplikowski requested that the City counter offer Holiday Companies and request a purchase price of $800,000. Community Development Director Clark felt that the counter proposal would be acceptable to the Holiday Companies.