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Councilman Bradley wondered if Mr. Haws would want to restrict the appraisal to just that area, to which Mr. Haws replied he was referring to the Goodpasture Island area, an area judged sufficient for proper fire equipment response. Mayor Anderson suggested that after an independent appraisal was made if there was no change in value, the Council should be allowed to make the decision oni~he ba~is of the appraisal. He felt "shopping" around for properties would only complicate matters. Manager thought a proper appraisal of the subject site would involve analysis of other property values in the area for comparison basis. He reminded the Council that this 'issue was already before the budget committee, that $50,000 was appropriated for purchase of a site, so he questioned the desirability of sending i~ back. Manager added that he did know that the owners of this property had bought it about two and a half years ago for a price not greatly at variance with the present asking price, and that was one of the values upon which statf based its appraisal. For that reason, he didn't think an independent appraisal would show any very great discrepancies. Councilman Bradley asked whether the staff had investigated property nearby in the county zoned for agricultural uses and whether any tentative value had been determined. Manager replied that some of those properties had been looked at 9i~ectlv across from the K-Mart property - and in negotiation some had been ofrer:d in return for commer~i~l zoning. However, he said there' w~s no deal. The Clty had always taken the position that zoning could not be used as trading stock for acquir~ng city.pr?perty, rezoning could Occur only through the normal process of Plannlng Commlsslon and Council review. Vote .was taken on the motion to hire an independent appraiser. The motion carri:d, Council members Murray, Bradley, Haws, and Shirey voting aye; Coun~ll members Hamel and Keller voting no. 2. Bethel Park, property between West and East Irwin Way to complete park land acquisi- tion - Florence L. and Arcelia Trowbridge - $5,520. In response to Councilwoman Beal, Manager said the funding would come from parks bonds. ,Mr. Hurray moved secondt:;d by Mrs. Beal to authorize purchase of the land as proposed. . Motion carried unapimously. 1. Room Tax Allocation - Festival of Arts, University of Oregon - Copies of findings recommending allocation of $1,000 in room tax revenues to the Festival of Arts for a seris of concerts, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits, and lectures were previously distributed to Council members. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve the recommended alloca- tion. Motion carried unanimously. J. peti tion, paving, sani tary and storm sewer, Center Way from Hartin Street to 500 feet south - Petitioned by owners of 78.6% of property to be served by sewers, and 83.3% ofprope~ty to be served by paving. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve the petition. Motion carried unanimously. K. Appeal, Planning Commission denial of preliminary plan for Southridge Properties PUD, Phase 2 (January 13, 1975) Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Murray to set public hearing on the appeal for February 24, 1975. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Haws noted that he had not viewed the property on tour with other Council members and was told it would be appropriate for him to view the site alone. S6 2/10/75 - 16 e e Comm 2/5/75 Approve Corom 2/5/75 Approve .~, Comm 2/5/75 Approve