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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.f. Sunrise Builders Supply Letter Date 11-15-1990 �T..�i�] (p � � Builder SuqPl out obert • Rosemount, MN 55068 Steve Jilk November 15, 1990 City of Rasemount 2875 145 Street'West Rosemount, MN 55�68 Dear Steve: I 'm writing this letter by request from other parties which are interested in acquiring my pragerty at 14fl00 South 't2ober'� Trail. I feel that any negotiations f4r the sale of �- � and buildings can nat move forward with these part� -- .,. �Ung as the City appears to be the slightest bit in'- �;�ed in acquiring the property. I feel that m�� �� j.-�ctive buyers will lose interest if I disclose thr� " _y's interest. If I where to negotiate a deal and sell my property now without informing the b�yer of the City's interest, and . if at a latter date the City decides to acqui.re the prapert� through condemnation, I feel that S could be sued for not disclosing infarmation about the City's interest in the property. (The suit would be for a large amount since the buyer would not realize any return on his investment, and would l.ikely suffer a loss from the forced sale. ) I am aware af the City' s decision mechanism, and I understand tfiat decisions cannot be made on speculations. The City' s decisions are made based on evaluation of all options, and made after considera.ng worse case scenarios. Therefore, I would like to point out from an objective view point, how the property can address at least eight needs or opportunities that the City has at this .time, �or will have in the future: 1. Extra storaqe for parks and utilities Using the property far this purpose can reduce the City's cost of leasing for these purposes. 2 . Additzanal office and worksho_p areas The heated portion of my main building is eapable of servicing a number of options. 3 . Drainaae easement, inclusive Research studies have identified the property as being needed for this purpose. However, nothing has been done to secure the needed easement. � • � . 4 . Retention of hiahwav frontaae By subdivid�.ng my property into two parcels after the City acquires it, the "front" parcel with six hundred feet of highway frontage could be sold, and the City cauld retain the "back" parcel, for its own use, This approach wou�d allow the City to recover a11., or most af its investment, while keeping the back parcel which is adjacent to Eriekson Park. 5. Provide a secand access or through streets fQr the ball fields of Erickson Park. . 6. Provides adequate buildinq space to address the Town Green concept 7 . My prouerty ad-ioins undeveloped property to th� north which is the last phase of a trailer �•park project. This port�on of the trailer park could be combined with my property, and would work well with the Town Green concept. This approach seems feasible since the � owners of the trailer park apparently have no plans to complete the final phase in the near future. 8 . If commercial develapment is to be eontrolled, and property owned by A1 Monk is to be acquired, the Mobile Home Park property would link the three parcels, and � leave the aption of a service road on its west border ta handle commercial traffic (xather than using Highway 3j . i�Iy hope is that by outlining these eight advantages to the City acquiring my property, the City will be able by December 5, 1990 to respond to this formal request and give me a definite answer of either: "Yes" , the City will acquire my property and provide a � calendar of procedures so as to expedite the transaction, or "No" , the City �is not interested in purchasing the property (now or in the future) , a»d that none af the reasons I 've just presented are viable, which means that � ' the City will find ways other than my property to ta}�e advantage of the eight oppartunities that I outlined. I look forward ta hearing form' you soon, and cooperating with you in every way possible. S in , - � ,t. ..--- �"�--'.- Mike McDono � cc: EDA Board and Council Members: �Japper, Klassen, Oxborough, Walsh, Willard, Willcox, Wippermann �.✓2� O po Box s,o � 2875-i4�1'Fi ST. Yt� O�Q�Q��� ROSE'MOUNT. MlNfriESOTA 55068 � � 612-423-4d11 November 16 , 1990 Mike McDonough Sunrise Builder Supply 14�00 South Robert Trail Rosemount , MN 55068 Dear Mike : Thanks for your letter of 1I-15-90 outlining the strengths of the idea that the City should proceed with a purchase of your property (Sunrise Builders) . In regards to the "eight advantages" you have listed I am not sure that I can disagree with anp of them. You make good sense in suggesting the re�ative value of your property to the City for several puxposes . I cannot suggest, though, that the City (Council or EDA) will have a decision of yes or no bp the 15th of December . 1 most assuredly do respect your need for such a decisian but as I' ve stated to the EDA Board, in my memo to them in November 1st, 1990 there are many issues they must address before they move foarwaxd on the purehase of your propertp or the decision not to. You have effeetivelp addressed some of those very i,ssues in your "eight advantages" I will pledge ta you that I will cantinue to work with you in this effort to come to a conclusion as soon as possible. I wish I could offer more. Sincerelq , ��, ,^ ' .� ; � ; %''��� . 5 ep an Ji1k ;� City Adminis ator cc : EDA Board City Council lj �� P.O. BOX 510 ✓i�11 � 2875-145TH ST W. ���rA ROSEMOUNT. MiNNESOTA 55068 �se/!'L��n� 612-423-4411 _._L�-.�M ��`, TO: MAYOR NAPPER COUNCIL MEMBERS RLASSEN, QXBOROIIGH, WILLGOX, WIPPERMANN STEPHAN JILR, CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TRACIE PECHONICR, E.D. SPECIALIST DATE: Nt7VEMBER 19, 1990 SUBJ: ROSEMOIINT NEWSPAPER Throughout 1990, the method in which information about City of Rosemount issues and events reaches the public has been a topic of much concern. While the Rosemount City Newsletter provides information to the publie, there have been complaints that it i5 not produced frequently enough and most of the infarmation pravided is either outdated or is very vague. In addition, as the papulation af Rosemount continues to increase, the eost of producing larger � quantities of the newsletter increases quite xapidly. In an attempt to deal with the above concerns, staff has researched several options and found one that appears to fit our needs better than any other: a weekly Rosemount newspaper. Staff has met with Mr. Todd Haikkila, editor of the Farmington Independent, to get an idea of what it would take to encourage the production of a weekiy newspaper that would focus exclusively on Rosemount. Mr. Haikkila provided staff with infnrmation based on what he believes would be appropriate for a newspaper produced for the Rosemount community. The newspaper would be produced on a weekly basis and mai�ed ta each househald in Rosemount, By mailing the paper, each resident would receive a copy and thus the apportunity to read and become �amiliar with it. No paper carriers would be used at first, but that remains an option for the future. The paper would be eight full sized pages as opposed to the smaller pages found in both the Thisweek and the Countryside. The information within the paper would consist of Rosemount news, however, there wouZd be a section for updates fram around Dakata County. Features within the newspaper would include a City page, community page, sports, education, church directary, advertising, etc. Finally, the City of RosemouMt could designate this paper as Rosemount's "official newspaper" and thus encourage readership. Such a publicatian would enable the Gity of Rosemount to get up to date information to ever Rosemount resident ever week. Rosemount Newspaper Page Two If production of a newspaper for the Rosemount community were to become a reality, both Mr. Haikkila and the City would need to enter into an agreement outlining the obla.gations of each party. Said obligatians that have been discussed up to this point inc2ude: 1) The City of Rosemount would pay one set fee af $26,000 ta insure that a fuli page would be set aside for of City news in each issue of the newspaper. 2) The City page would include updates on City of Rosemount issues, announcements about upcoming meetings and special events, a listing of general City meeting dates and times, as well as the same type of information now presented in the Rosemount City Newsletter. The Rosemount City Council meeting minutes could be printed on the City page free of charge (or elsewhere free of charge if the City page is full) . 3) If the City news does not fill the entire page: (a) staff would be permitted to sell up to l/4 of the City page to an advertiser. Said sale could not cut into the newspapers regular advertising market, but wauld be an advertiser who would not usually advertise in such a publication (developers, etc. ) . (b) the editor would provide "filler" information for the rest of the page. 4) The- City of Rosemount would designate this newspaper as the City's "official newspaper". Staff has eonsulted with Mr. Dave Grannis and it has been determined that a newspaper such as the Farmington Independent (upon which the Rosemount newspaper would be based) is an official newspaper, therefore we have every reason to believe that the Rosemount newspaper would be as wel1. Mr. Grannis also informed staff that while the City Council must designate the City'$ "official newspaper" at the beginning of each year, the designation can be changed at any time thraughout the year. In further discussion with Mr. Haikkila, he explained that produetion of such a publication wauld likely cost $17, 500 per quarter or $70, 000 per year. He would request $26, 000 from the City of Rosemount to cover the cost of a single page in every issue. In comparison, City of Rasemount printing / mailing casts for 1990 are estimated to total over $30,000. Much af the information which is printed and mailed separately could instead be included in the Rosemount newspaper, thereby saving the City staff time, printing costs and mailing costs. During the discussions with Mr. Haikkila, Stephan Jilk expressed his concern in regard to the amount of City of Rosemount staff time that would be needed in order to provide a sufficient amount of Rosem4unt Newspaper Page Three quality information for a weekly publication. While the production of the quarterly Rasemount City Newsletter takes approximately 6 to 8 hours of staff time per quarter, this amount will increase tremendously when articles must be submitted with much greater frequency. While the above is only in the concept stage, staff would appreciate City Council's feedback. The idea of being able to provide every Rosemount household with information an what is happening at City Hall and throughout the community on a weekly basis, is a very exciting idea, and one that you may wish staff to pursue further. Thank you for your time and consideration. CITY OF ROSEM4UNT PRINTING j MAILING COSTS IN 1990 1. ROSEMOUNT CITY NEWSLETTER Spring 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . $ 3,887. 14 Summer 1990 . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,862 .79 Fall 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,287.79 Winter 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,255. 00 SUBTOTAL . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . $ 20,292.72 2. TOWN MEETING MATERIALS Summer 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 637.54 Winter 1990 (est. ) . . . . . . . . . . . 645. 00 SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,282 . 54 3 . SEPARATE MAILERS Flier - rabies clinic auction spring clean-up parks improvement day . . . . . . . . . $ 531.94 National Guard Armory Informational Flier . . . . 352 .79 SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8 8 4 .7 3 4. DEVELOPER AD IN "MN REAL ESTATE JOURNAL" One page ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,347, 50 SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1, 347.50 5. PUBLICATION OF COUNCIL MINUTES SUBTOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7, 0 0 0. 0 0 * * * * * TOTAL PRINTING / MAILING COST3 IN 1990 . . $ 30,807.49 ** Please note that the above does not include the cost of printing large legal notices and such publications as new ordinances and financial statements.