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HRA Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Page 10 1 While recognizing that the HRA was a separate entity from the City Council, Member Pust 2 noted that the HRA was still a public entity tasked with doing public good; and therefore, any 3 purchase of the City’s parcel should be for a minimal fee in good faith. 4 5 Mr. Trudgeon confirmed that this consideration had been part of Chair Maschka’s and staff’s 6 discussion with City Manager Malinen. Chair Maschka concurred; noting that discussions had 7 included the potential best use for re-use of the city-owned parcel; and how best to facilitate 8 positive development of the area. 9 10 Member Pust opined that from her HRA role, it made sense; however, she noted that the City 11 Council was not in the practice of holding and/or developing private property; and therefore, 12 the HRA should be looking for a very amenable deal from the City Council to facilitate that 13 development for the benefit of the overall community. 14 15 Mr. Trudgeon advised that staff’s rationale in suggesting assembling the properties was to do 16 so for a third party developer and spin the parcel package off to them. Through consolidation 17 of the city-owned parcel with this adjacent parcel at 2325 Dale Street, Mr. Trudgeon opined 18 that it made it more developable; and reiterated that staff’s intent was only to recommend that 19 the HRA serve in a pass-through capacity. 20 21 At the request of Member Masche to define “negotiate a Purchase Agreement;” Mr. Trudgeon 22 advised that it simply meant to direct staff to negotiate the agreement, not sign it; and that 23 those negotiations consider and protect the HRA’s best interest and that of Roseville taxpayers; 24 and to return to the HRA for further consideration. 25 26 At the request of Member Masche, Ms. Kelsey advised that staff would recommend using the 27 HRA’s attorney to draft the appropriate document to protect the HRA from any potential or 28 resulting financial issues and to ensure contingencies were met related to the city-owned parcel 29 as well as the private parcel. 30 31 Member Pust suggested that staff keep the HRA Board updated on information as negotiations 32 proceed; as long as no decisions were made outside a public HRA meeting. Member Pust 33 noted that it was not unusual at the city level to review potential uses for a particular parcel; 34 however, she sought assurance that other City departments may be considering the building – 35 once vacant – for storage. 36 37 Mr. Trudgeon advised that he had held discussions with and other departments were well 38 aware of the HRA’s consideration and potential action. From Fire Chief O’Neill’s perspective, 39 Mr. Trudgeon advised that he was interested in demolishing the facility and putting it to better 40 use in the future; and anticipated storage at the existing Fairview fire station as needed. 41 42 Member Pust opined that the Fairview parcel was prime property as well. 43 44 Member Battisto opined that consideration should be given to the highest and best use for the 45 Dale Street property before ordering an appraisal or negotiating a Purchase Agreement. 46 47 Chair Maschka advised that the 2325 Dale Street property was zoned high density; and 48 confirmed with staff that the city-owned parcel was zoned Institutional now, as revised with 49 the 2030 updated Comprehensive Plan. 50 51 At the request of Member Masche, Ms. Kelsey estimated the cost for a commercial appraisal 52 would be $3,000, in addition to attorney fees. 53