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Mr. Hurley explained they did not have an appraisal done, due to the cost, and he explained how they arrived at the $45,000 figure, taking the $38,000 value of the front lot, and adding $7,000 for the rear. He added the process has been on -going for so long and he and his client would like it to be resolved now. He also showed on the map the other parcel Mr. Johnson owns. Mounds View City Council October 10, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Eleven Motion /Second: Blanchard /Hankner to deny the pur- chase of 8100 Groveland Road for the price of $45,000, which is $7,000 over the appraised value. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke stated he was in favor of the purchase but not the non negotiation process. Councilmember Wuori pointed out the Council had given Staff authorization to negotiate, so that would not have held up Mr. Johnson. Mr. Hurley stated Mr. Johnson would be willing to negotiate $1,000 but no more than that. Motion: Linke to table this to allow Staff time to deal with Mr. Johnson on this issue. The motion failed for lack of a second. Motion Failed Councilmember Hankner stated it would be two weeks before the next meeting if Mr. Johnson would like to negotiate, otherwise the building permit can be issued. Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to have Staff grant the building permit for 8100 Groveland Road. 4 ayes 1 nay Motion Carried Mayor Linke voted against the motion. Councilmember Blanchard stated her reasons for denying the purchase of the property were because there are other alternatives, the Council should not be in the speculative real estate business, tying up $45,000 of the taxpayers money is wrong, and she has a gut reac- tion against coersion. Her comments were made later in the meeting and requested to be included with the agenda item. Clerk /Admintrator Pauley asked if a subdivision would be required before the building permit could be issued. City Planner Herman replied it is a buildable lot with no subdivision required.