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COUNCILMEMBER HODGE'S REPORT <br />Councilmember Hodges asked if the City Council could send a letter of appreciation <br />to Mischa Moran, thanking her for her service. <br />Mayor Pickar replied that a letter would be sent by the Administrator. <br />COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT <br />Councilmember Baumgartner reported that the Planning Commission did not have a quorum <br />for its regular July meeting, so another meeting has been scheduled for July 20. <br />Councilmember Baumgartner also asked where the City stood in its negotiations with <br />M &E Realty concerning the park property. <br />Attorney Meyers stated that they had had a meeting and that the City was interested <br />in acquiring 19 acres of land. The property had been appraised at $6,500 an acre <br />earlier, which would represent an investment of $123,500, of which $31,000 would be <br />the City's responsibility and the remainder would be covered under the grant. <br />Attorney Meyers reported that there are another 12 acres of land that could also <br />be acquired and used as a holding pond. Discussion followed on if the City wanted <br />all the land or just wanted the 19 acres, and different ways of financing the land <br />if the City did acquire it all. <br />Attorney Meyers stated that if the City did decide to purchase all the property at <br />$6,500 an acre, it would be a wise purchase. He also stated that the owner of the <br />property had not indicated whether $6,500 an acre was an agreeable price. <br />Mayor Pickar stated he felt the City should try and acquire the 19 acres now while <br />the grant is still available. <br />Councilmember Ziebarth mentioned that if the City just purchases 19 acres, the owner <br />might be willing to make an offer on the remaining land at a better price. <br />Councilmember Baumgartner suggested that the issue should be discussed before the <br />next Council meeting. <br />!'el a5 R P ,K R`S RhP01,6 <br />Mayor Pickar had no report. <br />MSP (Hodges-Ziebarth) to adjourn at 10:40 PM. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />a/ckOstei,t. <br />Mark Achen <br />Clerk - Administrator <br />4 ayes <br />