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• • COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 1997 Council Member Kuether asked about the percentage of funding. Fire Chief Bennett advised it is at 63% in 1997. Council Member Kuether moved to accept the 1998 budget for the Centennial Fire District. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND/AL BRIXIUS - CONTINUED First Reading, Ordinance No. 03 - 97, donating Lot 4, Block 3, Lexington Park Lakeview to Project for Pride in Living - Ms. Wyland said the City has been asked by Project for Pride in Living to donate a parcel of property to their organization for the purpose of moving a home onto the site and offering it for sale to a "moderate -income" first-time home buyer. Project for Pride in Living is a non-profit organization assisting low- and moderate -income persons to become self-sufficient by addressing their job, housing, and neighborhood needs. Ms. Wyland noted that Lot 4, Block 3, Lexington Park Lakeview, is available for this purpose. This property is owned by the City and no longer needed for drainage purposes as determined by the City Engineer. She explained that donation of "the lot would add the property to the tax roles and place an "affordable" home on the market. She also noted the Council could consider the outright sale of this property or donate the lot to some other non-profit organization such as ACCAP or Habitat for Humanity. Mayor Pro Tem Bergeson suggested the rule of having a motion on the floor be suspended to allow additional discussion. He noted that prior discussion has not indicated support for this donation and, perhaps, the decision should be delayed for the purpose of review of the numbers and possibly making the home more affordable to a low-income family. Council Member Kuether stated the house would probably be for a moderate -income level home buyer rather than a low-income level. She asserted the City is being asked to donate a lot for a questionable purpose and stated she supports more research and would prefer other considerations. Council Member Lyden concurred and noted that "charity begins at home." He stated he supports research of other alternatives. Council Member Kuether moved to deny the request for donation. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Wyland asked if staff should pursue alternative uses for these two parcels of property. Council Member Kuether stated the Council was not aware of these two lots before tonight and suggested a discussion be held at a work session. Mr. Schumacher clarified there may only be one developable lot since the other may be needed for drainage. Page 7