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City Attorney Jim Hoeft recommended settling now before they take us to court, which in <br /> turn will end up costing the City more. <br /> kit•ui 1 1 1 MU'i11 :"1. 1 I II 1 � 1. p s <br /> the claim. Seconded by Mari Nelson. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> CEDAR STREET PARK <br /> Jim March explained that Mr. Dennis Shudy is looking to lease or purchase Cedar Street <br /> Park for the purpose of building a storage building or possibly a concrete business. The <br /> land is zoned industrial and is two (2) acres. Mr. March also noted there are two other <br /> parties interested in purchasing the property. <br /> Tom Wilharber added the City acquired the property through a tax forfeiture. Mr. <br /> Wilharber felt the City would be better off selling the property and using the funds for <br /> another park or for park equipment. <br /> Mr. March mentioned he spoke with Todd Smith (Anoka County Assessor) regarding the <br /> value of the property. Mr. Smith explained the value is basically what is owed for back <br /> taxes on the property, which amounts to 15,000 - 20,000. He also added that if the city <br /> sold this property, the county could want their portion. <br /> Council Member Theresa Brenner felt it would be best to wait until we are sure of the <br /> Union Contract and the new Public Works site before selling the property. <br /> Council Member Dick Travis questioned if there were any plans for 21st Avenue. <br /> Jim March stated Gerald Rehbein's vision is to expand 21st Avenue to Cedar Street. Mr. <br /> March Jim also pointed out that if the City rezones the property, there may be an <br /> assessment that the City would be responsible for. <br /> Council Member Sweeney asked if we have paid for the land yet. <br /> Mr. March commented that the City has not paid for the land, and a Restricted Park Deed <br /> exists so the land can only be used for a park. He was going to look into it further and <br /> obtain more information. <br /> Mayor Wilharber questioned if we want to discuss leasing to Dennis Shudy. <br /> Mr. March stated that since there is a restricted deed involved, we do not want to pay to <br /> have it changed to an unrestricted deed if the City isn't going to do anything with it. <br /> Mr. Sweeney mentioned it would be worth paying the back taxes of $15,000.00 to obtain <br /> the land, which is worth around $100,000.00. <br /> 3 <br />