03/31/1993 - Minutes!�;-/l, /o_ i/
March 31, 1993
RE: PUBLIC PROPERTY COMMITTEE
The Public Property Committee met at the Family Pancake House at 7:45
a.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 1993. Carolyn Powers, Jack Grable and
John Clauson were present, along with Dick Brown and Jim Tallman.
Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possible gax,
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ICQnt-��Sff6dit. Brown and Tallman have earnest money on the
for a value of $125,000.
Dick Brown informed the committee that in previous discussion with
Larry Curles, three city owned parcels had been identified by them
as potential sites for development: Lundberg RV Park, property East
of and next to the Juvenile Home off Old Clifton Road, and the old
water tower lot on Kendall and Sidney. Their interest in a trade is
not confined to these particular properties, but in any city owned
properties which might be available. Dick Brown briefed the com-
mittee on various trades they have made with the county and expressed
the view that such trades benefit both parties, especially when cash
is in short supply. He suggested in lieu of MAI appraisal, perhaps
two or three appraisals by other realtors could be used for a
speedier process. He indicated this had been done in trades with
the county.
Carolyn explained that the Council had previously considered the
options relative to the Lundberg RV Park and the Council had decided
the city should retain that property. John mentioned that at the
Economic Development Summit recently it was pointed out that there
is no RV Park in the county. Committee consensus today was that the
RV Park would not be offered in trade.
Carolyn also explained that the Kendall and Sidney property is
being discussed with the county as potential parking site for traffic
relating to the new Givens Community Center. Any possible trade with
Brown/Tallman would need to wait further exploration of that issue.
The question of how the city might use the Tremond Street home site
was discussed. Dick Brown suggested it might be used for parking
for the new fire station and/or VanZee Park. If a parking lot is
desired, Mr. Tallman offered to develop the lot as part of the
trade --grading, leveling, paving, etc. ("turn key"proposal).
It was noted that plans for the new fire station did not indicate any
need for additional parking. Whether or not the widening of Tremont
Street would create a need for new and/or different parking for the
VanZee Park would have to be determined. In the event paving in
front of the tennis courts is desirable/necessary, they offered to
negotiate that as part of any trade.
MARCH 31, 1993
PUBLIC PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Dick Brown informed the committee their deadline was 4/23/93.
However, if there is serious interest by the city in negotiating
a trade of any city owned properties, he felt sure the deadline
could be extended for 30 days.
The committee agreed that acquiring the Tremont Street home site
would be to the city's benefit if a trade is possible. (A cash
purchase is not recommended at this time.) It was felt there are
city properties other than those mentioned which might be avail-
able, such as ULID foreclosure properties.
City staff will be asked to identify all such properties for
review by the committee and possibly Dick Brown. Dick will follow
up with Larry Curles and the committee will meet again on this
matter in a timely manner.