Correspondence 1985-1989 Dahlgren

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� • P lannin Of f ice Ho�s 9 June 11, 1986 Page 2 Ron Erickson presented plans indicating a two phase potential development, the first of which would replace the existing greenhc�.se structures with a permanent building. We discussed the potential use of the site for ultimate redevelopment as a part of the extension of the tax increment distri.ct currently in effect to the south. We noted that it is a question of time before the use of the property that the Johnson Brothers occupy may well be better used for more intensive uses. In the meantime, the Johnson Brothers people find this location suited to their needs, and they wish to replace the antiquated greenhouses with a permanent structure. It was noted, it is in the City's interest not to spend too much money on this site, so that we have to buy more ultimately in the future. We also noted tha� we didn't want to have the redevelopment done in so cheap a fashion so as to constitute a:t.iability to the redevelopment of the area in the near term future. The plan did include, in the first phase, extensive improve�- ments to the appearance of the property, particularly relating to Long Lake Road. We suggested that the construction changes should be done in a manner so as to be reasonably attractive, yet not so expensive that we don't recognize the fact that the long-range future for tha.s facility in this area is limited. We suggested, therefore, that they proceed with development of p]ans emphasizing aesthetic improvements of the site that wil:_ assist the Ci�ty in marketing the area qenerally for more intensive uses, while they continue to operate on the site within the confines of these guidelines in the meantime. Rick noted the total employment on the site is approximately seventy persons. 3. Costco, 206-443-2323 * John Hartigan, from the Costco organization, Phil Boetker, attorney from the Dorsey, Whittney Law Firm, Jerry Lee, from the Mulvany Architectural Firm, and Roger Morgan from the Engineering Company, were in to review more precise plans for the development of a Cos�co wholesale store at th� former Indianhead Truck Terminal site. It was agreed (Costco and City) they would build privately the streets to the east and the west, Mount Ridge Road and P�ior Avenue, north from County Road C to the north land of their property, at their expense. There would then be a public easement across the north side of their property connnecting these two public streetso They will. also pay for storm sewer improvements required on and off site. Charlie Honchell noted that the City could do a storm sewer project which would pick up portions of these costs, but that the necessary public hearings and processing would involve several months time. Mr. Hartigan indicated that he would discuss this with his superiors, but suggested they would likely proceed on their own due to the timing problems.