03. Anderson Masonry ProposalTelephone (406) 752-6600
FAX (406) 752-6639
Post Office Box 1997
Zip 59903-1997
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
Bruce,
Incorporated 1892
Bruce Williams,
City Manager
Michael Baker, C.L.P. C
Director, Parks & Recreation
Anderson/Woodland Pa roposal
September 19, 1995
I had the opportunity to meet with Don Anderson, Vice -
President of Anderson Masonry, Inc., on the property at
Woodland Park. We discussed their intentions and potential
proposals for acquiring Woodland Park property adjacent to
Anderson's storage yard. It is Mr. Anderson's desire to
cut the hillside back that virtually separates Anderson's
property along Woodland Park Drive. The improved land
would be used for current business expansion or office
building for lease.
The initial option that Mr. Anderson proposes is one that
will take approximately three -fourths of the hill from
Woodland Park. I expressed concerns to him that that
amount of property would have a sizeable impact on the
southern boundary of the Park. Specifically, removal of
the green belt buffer along the northeast boundary from the
railroad tracks to Woodland Park Drive (see enclosure).
Option two discussed would be to reduce the purchase area
to include only the point and eastern edge of the property.
Historical and archaeological review of the site will need
to be done due to prior findings (artifacts, etc.), and
consideration for restrictions that surround archaeological
excavations. Mr. Anderson has consented to request a
written report and will disclose any requirements,
restrictions or limitations. Further consideration is the
City's property that is in alignment with the Conrad
Complex's east entrance (keeping in mind that the Evergreen
Annexation may result in expansion of services and of the
Complex itself).
Douglas Rauthe
Mayor
Bruce Williams
City Manager
City Council
Members:
Gary W. Nystul
Ward I
Cliff Collins
Ward I
Barbara Moses
Ward II
Dale Haarr
Ward II
Jim Atkinson
Ward III
Lauren Granmo
Ward III
Pamela B. Kennedy
Ward IV
M. Duane Larson
Ward IV
Mr. Bruce Williams
September 19, 1995
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Mr. Anderson's proposal would consider a purchase or
landswap for reaching their objectives. He also suggested
that a trade of construction and materials could be a
possibility for mitigating the land reduction or sale of
the Woodland Park property. Obviously there would.be an
offering of the property through the Fair Market Value
process, and it is my recommendation at this time to await
Mr. Anderson's findings on the historical and
archaeological review. A meeting has tentatively been set
to discuss the above considerations.
Zoning of the property will have to be done to accommodate
office buildings or any other improvements (presently a Pl
status is in place). This issue would have to be discussed
with a representative of FRDO. In any event, it is
essential that provision for bank stabilization be made,
which would be the responsibility of the purchaser. Also
replacement of any trees removed in the green belt, or a
new establishment of a green belt or vegetated buffer. I
feel there may be some common ground here that we could
agree on. However, before we make these decisions, we have
a number of hurdles to cross.
I am available to discuss this further. Otherwise, I will
report to you directly as information becomes available to
me.
MB/dlw
pc: Mr. Larry Gallagher, Director
Community Development
Mr. Don Anderson
Masonry Contractors
MAIN OFFICE:
16 WOODLAND PARK DRIVE
KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901
(406) 755-3023 FAX (406) 756-8706
August 31, 1995
Mike Baker
Kalispell City Parks
P.O. Drawer 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
BRANCH OFFICE:
E. 6022 BALDWIN - BOX 11976
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99211
(509) 534-2652 FAX (509) 534-3603
RE: Proposition to City to purchase small parcel of land along Woodland Park Drive, shown on
accompanying plats and sketches.
Dear Mike,
The parcel of land which I am referring to is shown on the enclosed plats.
It is a pie shaped piece that touches Woodland Park Drive at the tip as shown.
This parcel of land does not appear to have any value to the City, but has some value to us since our
property adjoins this parcel.
The City would benefit from this sale in at least five ways:
1. Eliminate the safety hazard of children digging into the banks.
2. Add a piece of land to the tax rolls which the City does not use.
3. Clean up and level out a piece of steep and unsightly ground.
4. Remove the property liability from the City.
5. Allow development of this property for office and retail space.
Anderson Masonry would benefit from this purchase by:
1. Tieing our two properties together for needed expansion.
2. Clean up, excavate and maintain a piece of land which is steep, unmaintained and
dangerous.
3. Stop the traffic of children on a dangerous hillside.
I have discussed this piece of property with an appraiser to get a fair idea of its market value. The range
of prices quoted on comparison parcels varied from 1.00/sq.ft. (Meridian) to 3.00/sq.ft. (Burlington
Northern Property) depending on the proximity to downtown Kalispell, size, access, City services, etc.
it is my opinion with the research I have done, that the land, were it level and had City services, and
because of our distance from downtown, would be worth a price of approximately 1.50/sq.ft.. As you can
see from my sketch, the amount of usable land left after excavating the hill and leaving a 45* slope is
approximately 72,700 sq.ft..
At the 1.50/sq.ft. that would give us $109,050.00, if the lot was usable. To make the land usable at all,
the hill would have to be excavated. By my estimating and discussion with excavating contractors, this
would amount to approximately 30,000 yards of fill to remove. Estimated cost to remove would be
2.50/yd, equaling $75,000.00.
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Proposition Letter to City
August 29, 1995
Deducting this off:
Fair Price: $109,050.00
Fill Removal: $75,000.00
Value of Parcel: $ 34,050.00
We propose offering the City up to $38,000.00 for the parcel as it sits now.
City Requirements
1. Pay for appraisal if needed.
2. Join with the Anderson's to disband the utility easement that was originally set up for
a disbanded subdivision.
Anderson's Requirements
1. Pay for survey.
2. Join with the City on disbanding utility easement.
3. Provide City sewer service to the property.
We presented this in 1989 and would like to bring it to conclusion at this time. We are growing, and need
to tie our properties together. We have also observed kids burrowing into the clay banks and would hate
to have a tragedy in our own back yard.
We plan to submit this proposal in October to the City Council, but would Pike your consideration and
input before we do so. Would a meeting on September 13, 1995 at 3:OOp.m. be possible? We could
meet at our store, Anderson's Masonry Supply Corp., and review the site in question. Please RSVP to
me as soon as possible. Thank you.
Sinc ly yours
CQ
Donald J. Anderson
Vice President
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CC: Bruce Williams (Kalispell City Manager)
Glenn Neier (Kalispell City Attorney)
Mike Baker (Kalispell City Parks)
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