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City Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 1999 • Page 15 1 Mornson stated that City staff would request proposals from various appraisal companies. He 2 added the ad hoc committee wishes to organize a brainstorming session to discuss possible uses 3 for the property which would involve representatives from the City Council and School Board. 4 5 Mornson stated he had spoken with a representative of the Salvation Army who indicated that the 6 letter indicating possible sale of the property was not sent to the City as the Camp's committee 7 wanted to give non-profit organizations an advantage, although it was also indicated that the 8 owners will be seeking the highest bidder. 9 10 Mornson said the representative indicated that the property is not officially for sale, disagreeing 11 with a recent Bulletin headline, and no timetable for the sale has been set. 12 13 Motion by Faust, second by Thuesen to approve submission of a letter to Lt. Colonel E. Grindle, 14 Division Commander, Divisional Headquarters, Salvation Army, expressing the City's interest in . 15 the Salvation Army Camp property and requesting an appraisal. 16 17 Motion carried unanimously. 18 Cavanaugh suggested that a land use plan and environmental assessment might provide a more 20 accurate sense of the property's possible usage. Ranallo stated a land use plan could be 21 discussed after an appraisal is obtained. 22 23 Ranallo welcomed Commissioner Stenglein to the meeting and invited him to address the 24 Council. Stenglein expressed his appreciation of the Council's responses to concerned citizens 25 with regard to decisions made that night, and applauded Carol Jindra for her work on the Parks 26 Commission. 27 28 Stenglein expressed his hope that the City is on its way to solving its water problems, of which 29 he is well aware as he grew up in the City and 43 years ago on Pahl Avenue. He stated the 30 County is doing well and on its way to a good year. He stated its large budget includes plans for 31 a new public safety facility which is being budgeted at$100 million. 32 33 Stenglein stated a recent issue up for debate in the County is its rule on the ambulance paramedic 34 rate,which currently supports 2 paramedics per ambulance. He added he does not foresee a 35 change in that rule. Ranallo thanked Stenglein for his attendance and comments. 36 37 Ranallo asked for a VillageFest update from the committee chairperson in the audience. 38 Cavanaugh stated the committee still needs a chairperson for the parade and silent auction. 39 XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None. 1