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Mouns <br />iew <br />RegulVy Counci <br />arMeetingl, i�� �� r a(p��� May 23, 1988 <br />------ ---¢-'�'Y-=I;:II� 4'j/_'i li ---Page Five <br />�__ <br />L �r- - <br />O%a 12" water main on groveland which could be tied into. <br />He stated the best way to plan for the future is to <br />deny this and look at the acquisition of a strip of <br />the property. <br />Councilmember Blanchard stated she was against tying <br />up the citizens tax dollars on a "maybe" project <br />that might not happen for 25 years, if ever, as the <br />majority of the property owners there do not want a <br />road to go through. <br />Mayor Linke replied there idanpAey•left from the Silver <br />Lake Woods project, which comed,from the gas tax, and <br />would not be tying up new money' <br />Councilmember Blanchard responded that either way, the <br />tax payers are paying for it. <br />Councilmember Hankner stated the City could end up <br />paying for it anyway, if they deny the permit extension <br />and it ends up in litigation. <br />Attorney Meyers advised the Court could assess damages <br />for the denial of the use of the property. The money - <br />could theoretically be recovered if a road is put in <br />in the future, but they would have to prove that the <br />Cl(�' market value of each property increased by that <br />assessment. He added they could start condemnation <br />proceedings for the road, but it may or may not he to <br />the City's benefit. He added the City could acquire <br />the entire parcel and sell off the buildable lots to <br />a developer. <br />Councilmember Hankner stated that sounds like a terrific <br />gamble, as they could end up in very lengthy negotiations <br />and still end up paying out a lot of money. She added <br />she feels Mr. ,Johnson has put the Council in an unfair <br />position as he is not available to meet with them, and <br />they do not know where he stands on many items, and zne <br />does not know if Mr. Hurley can answer for bir. Johnson. <br />Attorney Meyers advised the Council decide if an east <br />access is necessary and go from there. <br />Councilmember Blanchard pointed Lut no one has come <br />in with any proposals for development on any portion, <br />and she has a real problem voting on if's, and's and <br />maybes. <br />Councilmember Quick stated that when the last permit <br />was denied the policy was set, and they must 1001. LC <br />the future to allow for development. <br />