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Meeting Summary
Mesa City Council directed staff to proceed with an online auction for a 10-acre city-owned parcel at 8130 East Redberry, appraised at $1,550,000, zoned RS-35 for large-lot residential development. Council also reviewed the proposed private sale of 159 North Phyllis (15,000 sq ft) to Bastian Investments for $165,000 to support a 60-unit senior living development. The city's FY2025 annual financial report showed the strongest net position in city history at approximately $1.3 billion.
Key Decisions (3)
Direction to Auction 8130 East Redberry (10 acres)
Council provided direction to staff to proceed with an online auction through EZ Buy for the 10-acre city-owned parcel at 8130 East Redberry, purchased in 2003 for $630,000 and appraised at $1,550,000. Property is zoned RS-35 and was originally acquired for a park site no longer needed. Development would require half-street improvements on Redberry and septic systems allowed due to lack of sewer infrastructure in the area.
Review of 159 North Phyllis Sale to Bastian Investments
Council reviewed proposed sale of 159 North Phyllis, a 15,000+ square foot vacant parcel owned since 1985, to Bastian Investments for the appraised value of $165,000. The adjacent property owner plans to use it for secondary access or retention for a planned 60-unit senior living development on their 2+ acre site to the south. Property is zoned RM-4.
Acknowledgment of Board Minutes
Council acknowledged receipt of board minutes as a procedural matter.
Development Activity (5)
Bastian Investments Senior Living Development
60 units of senior living on 2+ acre site, entitlement from 2016, seeking to acquire adjacent 15,000 sq ft city parcel for secondary access or retention
8130 East Redberry Residential Development
10-acre parcel zoned RS-35, concept shows 8 lots at approximately 1.15 dwelling units per acre, requires half-street improvements and septic systems
DSV Regional Headquarters
950,000 square foot logistics facility with office space, regional headquarters for semiconductor industry logistics
KTR Cannon Beach
Ribbon cutting scheduled for Friday with weekend celebration
Comico
Recent ribbon cutting completed
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
City selling surplus land for residential development indicates continued demand for housing in Mesa's eastern growth areas.
Infrastructure
Lack of sewer infrastructure east of Hawes Road limits development density, with septic systems required for new projects in the Desert Uplands area.
Commercial Demand
DSV's 950,000 sq ft regional headquarters investment signals strong logistics and semiconductor industry growth in Mesa's Pecos Industrial Area.
Sentiment
City's net position at historic high of approximately $1.3 billion indicates strong fiscal health and capacity for infrastructure investment.
Infrastructure
Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline completion enables water exchange with Gila River Indian Community, providing CAP water access and long-term cost savings.