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G. Code Amendment, Gambling Fees - Copies of ordinance setting out license and game table fees and wager limits were distributed to Council members. e Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to place the ordinance on the February 10 consent calendar for apprr;>val and segregation for discussion at that time if desired. Motion carried unanimously. Comm 2/5/75 A~prove H. Property Acquisi tion 1. Fire Station Site for Substation 9 on east side of Goodpasture Island Road between Kingsley and James - 1.313 acres for $47,500 - Northwest Natural Gas property. Council members viewed the property on tour at which time some concerns were ex- pressed about value of the property. Manager said staff was reasonably comfortable with the proposed purchase price in view of the investigation made. However, if the Council was not, an outside independent appraisal of this site and alternate sites would be appropriate. He said one reason the price appeared high was because of the property's zoning, also the potential for commercial zoning of surrounding properties. He doubted that other properties in the area zoned for residential use and also considered for location of the substation would be less costly con- sidering subdivision costs and assessments which would accrue. Manager said staff was anxious to proceed but not unless Council was satisfied there was sufficient investigation to determine the price was appropriate. e Councilman Murray wondered if the cost factor as well as the perception for need of a substation in that area would be influenced by the Goodpasture Island commercial study. Manager replied that high commercial values in the area both south and northwest of the proposed site constituted a hazard at the present time that was not being met. Also, there was a good deal of potential for life hazard because of the residential area which should be served now by this substation. Any future development in the area, regardless of whether it was commercial of residential, would simply increase the existing risk. He added that even in view of financial difficulties faced by the city, the best approach to serving the fire protection need in that area would be to provide a fire station in the immediate vicinity. The existing transportation system could be used giving protection to the entire city even if it meant dilution of protection elsewhere. He said it was proposed to man this substation initially from other stations in the city rather than hire new personnel. Manager acknowledged staff concern about whether the price would be affected by the Goodpsture study. However, considering the fair price of other land would be figured according to its potential for subdivision or commercial use the judgment was made that it would be close to the price of the proposed site. Councilman Bradley asked for an estimate of cost of an independent appraisal. Manager thought it would he from $500 to $1000, saying that two or three other sites should be looked at if an appraisal was to be made. Mr. Hamel moved seconded by Mr. Keller to authorize purchase of the 1.313-acre site as proposed for $47,500. Comm 2/5/7 5 action below See Councilwoman Beal was opposed to the purchase at a time when the city was consider- ing cutting down on personnel. She thought the proposal should be taken to the budget committee for consideration in line with other priorities. She inquired about funding for the purchase. Manager answered that $50,000 was budgeted in the current general fund budget for this purpose. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, Council members Keller, Hamel, Haws, and Shirey voting aye; Council members Murray, Beal, and Bradley voting no. Mr. Haws moved seconded by Mr. Bradley to hire an appraiser to evaluate the proposed site and other properties both in the city and in the county in this particular area. . In making the motion, Mr. Haws noted receipt of many letters from people.in th: business community suggesting appraisal of properties other than the subJect slte, then if the price still was high to refer the item to the budget committee. 2il0/7 5 - 15 57