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<br />. . -. -...,....,.. ""'#'" ..-.. -'-' .---- ...-.- -.. --.... --# .., ...... . _..... ..... .. ...,.,_.....................A.-..._........ ..-..........",.................. .... ,..',. ,......#......._ ....1.. ...... ......__...............-..,.........u..".......,..,_._...... ....... ..._"....-._.....' --.................~.:.......,~,...~~.:.;..u...-..:..>..:...~.;.~;.!.\..'!4~ <br /> <br />CenterviIle City Council <br />Meetin Minutes <br />g - <br />February 26,2003 <br /> <br />Council Member Capra indicated that the reason nothing has been done to the building is <br />because. the Auditor had recommended doing nothing so that TIF funds could be used for <br />redevelopment. <br /> <br />Mr. Hanzal indicated that the building could be rented with a few minor corrections and <br />updates. <br /> <br />Ms. Neisius asked what the City's intention was with regard to the property. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated the City's intention is to have the whole <br />block available for redevelopment. <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft clarified that the City was able to purchase the property early as the <br />resident wanted to move to a retirement facility. He then explained that if someone is <br />allowed to rent the property, it opens the City up to having to pay relocation benefits for <br />moving them out and those costs would far exceed any money the City would earn. from <br />renting the. property. He further commented that the City of Fridley held property it <br />owned for 10 or more years and it is now the world headquarters of Medtronic, so it is in <br />the City's best interest to hold onto the property until a developer comes to the City with <br />a plan for redeveloping the block that would benefit the City. <br /> <br />Mr. HanzaI asked whether the City would be interested in selling fixtures and cabinetry <br />from the building since it will ultimately be demolished. City Attorney Hoeft indicated <br />that would be open for discussion and suggested Mr. Hanzal contact Public Works to <br />discuss a proposal that will be brought to Council for consideration. <br /> <br />4. Mr. Carl Buechler - 7071 & 7073 Centerville Road Proposal <br /> <br />The above information would apply. <br /> <br />5. Police Department Consolidation <br /> <br />Ms. Moore-Sykes reminded Council of the upcoming informational meeting on March 5, <br />2003 at 5:30 p.m. <br /> <br />Council Member Capra indicated she would like to discuss the matter as a Council prior <br />to going to the joint meeting. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that the joint meeting is an <br />informational meeting where Council will obtain information to be discussed at a meeting <br />of Centerville Council and there are no decisions to be made at this time. <br /> <br />Council Member Capra indicated she would like to discuss how Council feels about the <br />matter. Mayor Sweeney indicated this informational meeting is necessary to provide the <br />information that needs to be discussed. <br /> <br />Mr. Tom Wilharber, 6849 Centerville Road, indicated that the City has discussed <br />consolidations over the years and he would like the City to carefully consider the mileage <br /> <br />Page 8 of 20 <br />