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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> November 12,2015 <br /> Ericson stated at that same meeting, the City's Downtown Redevelopment design and <br /> requirements were discussed. <br /> Consensus of the Council was that 1737 Main Street and the abutting property's best use would <br /> not be a pond or parking facility, does not follow the City's Downtown Redevelopment Plan and <br /> is not in the best interest of the City to be non-property tax generating. <br /> Mr. Huffinan introduced himself to Council, stated that the School District's interest is based on <br /> long-range facility planning, taking into consideration anticipated student population growth, <br /> Rice Creek Watershed District requirements, classroom additions, etc. Mr. Huffinan stated that <br /> it is the desire of the School District to partner with the City regarding the growth of the existing <br /> facility and accommodating/complimenting the City's Downtown Redevelopment Plans. <br /> Council Member Fehrenbacher questioned whether the School District desired to <br /> acquire/condemn additional property that the City does not own within the area for utilization of <br /> a parking lot. Mr. Huffinan stated that the District would not be entering into similar <br /> condemnation proceedings unless it was necessary to facilitate their needs. <br /> 2. 1709 Main Street—Ind. School Dist.#12 Condemnation Notice <br /> Administrator Ericson stated that the City has received a Petition in Condemnation, a Notice of <br /> Intent to take title to and possession of the property in accordance with MN State Statute 117.042 <br /> for the property located at 1709 Main Street. Administrator Ericson stated that the School <br /> District's desire is to obtain the property to allow for an expansion of the existing parking lot for <br /> Centerville Elementary separating parking between staff and parents and providing a safer route <br /> for school bus traffic and student safety. Administrator Ericson stated that the City received <br /> preliminary plans during their recent meeting with Mr. Huffman on November 10, 2015. <br /> Mr. Huffinan stated during the early phases of considering school bus traffic and student safety <br /> for all five (5) elementary school sites, they considered adding additional parking in the rear of <br /> the school. However, this because increasingly cost prohibitive due to monitoring and ensuring <br /> safety to those that utilized it. District staff determined that parking should be in the front of the <br /> building and the School District purchased the property located at 7124 Centerville Road earlier <br /> this year. Mr. Huffinan stated that he has been in discussions with the property owner, Mr. Paul <br /> Steffel regarding the purchase of his property but negotiations have fallen through and in order to <br /> complete their construction plans they have exercised their rights to proceed with eminent <br /> domain/condemnation proceedings. <br /> Council Member Fehrenbacher questioned the District's needs versus desires and use of existing <br /> property compared to what is stated within the Petition of Condemnation documents. Council <br /> Member Fehrenbacher stated that there is ample room in the rear of the building to house a larger <br /> parking facility but the District believes it would be cost prohibitive. <br /> Mr. Huffman again stated that the Committee determined the optimum location for parking <br /> would be street facing. Council Member King questioned appointments to the Committee. Mr. <br /> Huffinan stated that the Committee is made up of members of the District staff. <br /> Page 4of9 <br /> 37 <br />