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could well exceed the $7,000.00 difference between the City's appraisal and Mr. Johnson's price. Mounds View City Council October 10, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Ten Mr. Frits stated he had spoken against the project when it came up some months ago, and he does not feel the city of Mounds View should be in the real estate business. He added this road may or may not occur in the future, and where the money comes from now is inconsequential as it comes from the pocket of the taxpayers one way or the other. He added he objects strongly and feels a shotgun is being held to the City's head. He suggested going ahead and letting Mr. Johnson develop the property. Roy Droel, 8080 Groveland Road, stated he does not like the idea of an easement, as they will be buying too much land. He stated there are other layouts that would work better. He also stated the City does not take care of easements they have now. Councilmember Blanchard read a letter given her by Mr. Droel, stating his position, and requested that it be attached to the minutes. Don Gross, 8060 Groveland Road, asked who would pay for the assessment when the road is put in, if it ever is. Mayor Linke replied the benefited properties would pay. Mr. Gross pointed out that for those who do not want to sell off their property, they would still have to come up with the money somehow. Mayor Linke stated the Council has taken the stance that they will not go ahead on the road unless 100 percent of the property owners are in favor of it. Mr. Gross questioned why the City would even buy it then, as he and Roy Droel would never agree to it, and they would not have their 100 percent. He suggested giving Mr. Johnson the permit to build rather than p?y the price he has stated. Ms. Weisman stated she would rather see the City go through condemnation proceedings than give Mr. Johnson more than fair market value. She added she would rather give the money to an attorney to prove him wrong. Attorney Karney stated he did not believe an appraisal was done by Mr. Johnson. If the City were to proceed mir with condemnation, the City would be required to place the $38,000 with the Court up front, and the Court could possibly approve the $45,000 figure, and he reviewed the process to be followed.