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MINUTES <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> March 4, 1980 <br /> <br /> Old Little Mayor lianson reported that he met informally with Paul Borg of the <br /> Canada School District regarding the sale price that the School Board has <br /> School come up with for the Old Little Canada School building. Mr. Borg <br /> Building stated that the price was based on an appraisal that the School Board <br /> received on the property. <br /> Mayor Hanson informed Mr. Borg that the City is interested in the <br /> Olcl Little Canada School Building, but would like to get their own <br /> appraisal of the property. Mr. Borg stated that he felt the City <br /> should get their own appraisal. <br /> Mayor Hanson stated that once the City receives its own appraisal, <br /> the City can get together with the School board to see if a satisfactory <br /> sale price can be agreed upon. <br /> Mayor Hanson reported that the School Board is giving the City until <br /> June 1 to come up with an appraisal. <br /> The Attorney suggested that the City have a commercial appraiser do <br /> the appraisal of the school building. Parks thought the appraisal <br /> would cost about X500.00. <br /> Councilwoman Scalze stated that Vince Dolan is a commercial appraiser, <br /> and he felt the Old Little Canada School Building was only worth the <br /> property it stood on. <br /> Mayor lianson suggested that the City Attorney contact some commercial <br /> appraisers and get cost estimates for the appraisal. Parks stated that <br /> he would check with about three appraisers on their prices and report <br /> back to the Council. <br /> Councilman Fahey stated that if the City is going to have to pay $250,000 <br /> for the school building, the purchase of the building should go to a <br /> referendum. Councilwoman Scalze suggested that the building be purchased <br /> with a grant. The Attorney stated that purchasing the building with a <br /> grant may be harder than passing the purchase on a referendum. <br /> Councilman DeBace stated that there is more use for the school building <br /> to the City five years from now than there is immediately. <br /> Councilman Nadeau stated that if the purchase of the building goes on a <br /> referendum, the organizations in Little Canada who want the building for <br /> their own uses, will have 'to sell the citizens on purchasing the building. <br /> Councilman Fahey stated that if the purchase goes to a referendum, he <br /> feels the Council should take a position on 'the purchase, either for <br /> it or against it. <br /> Both Councilman Nadeau and Mayor Hanson stated that they felt the building <br /> would be a wise investment for 'the City. <br /> Page -6- <br /> <br />