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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Connolly. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Mr. Robert Dillon, property owner, stated he wondered if the Council is aware how far off the valuations are so far. He noted there is another recent sale, the Miller property. He added he believes that is the value that should have been used. Councilmember Zimmerman asked if the value is too high or too low. Mr. Dillon stated it is way too low. Councilmember Hendriksen asked if the same comments would be made at the tax assessor's meeting. Mayor Game¢ stated the values could be protested. Mr. Dillon stated the project is so expensive. He noted the entire project is set up wrong. He suggested that it should have been on the other side of the tracks. Mayor Gamec thanked him for his comments. Mr. Winslow Holasek, property owner, asked about the damage to the trees. City Attorney Goodrich stated the property owners have the right to reject the offers. He noted the City would have to go through the process of condemnation. Mr. Holasek stated he is concerned about the damages from the loss of trees. City Attorney Goodrich stated this issue could be considered above the City's offer. Councilmember Hendriksen stated the City Attorney could explain the condemnation process for the property owners. Mr. Holasek stated he did not need an explanation of the process. Mayor Gamec noted the City Council had considered five alternatives. Mr. Holasek asked if the area is flooded, who would pay to fix it. City Attorney Goodrich stated if that situation occurs, the City would address it. Mayor Gamec explained the City Engineer has stated to the best of his knowledge, the project would work. He noted the City feels he is right. City Council/May 9, 2000 Page 6 of 15 I I I I I I I I I I I: I I I I I I I I