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wanted to measure willing sellers and come to the HRA with all three parcels and reiterated that the urgency is driven by the Sunwood realignment schedule. HRA Executive Director Nelson stated that we backed into a construction schedule — spring construction — and she did not think anyone times out in two weeks — but we are backing into a timeline to get to construction. Commissioner Elvig stated that people will have some angst. Chairperson McGlone stated this is about a bridge realignment ... it's not about Jeff Wise. Commissioner Tossey agreed it is a bigger issue. Commissioner Elvig stated he is not here to argue the project, but we need to build a case showing we will do a prudent job. Commissioner Backous commented that we all agree on that. The point is, we are dealing with a separate project and asked to be shown on the map the existing areas already acquired. Chairperson McGlone stated that the City Council had hired him (McGlone) to do abatement and roof work. He had to enter a bidding process and he had no more information than anyone else bidding. He could not be in the room when it was discussed and all the other Councilmembers had to decide if he was the best bidder and award it to him. He did not view this issue as that much different. Attorney Goodrich responded that this is a little different — that's a contract issue — this is more of an ethical responsibility with the three of us — meaning Goodrich, Nelson and Lazan. Commissioner Elvig inquired if Mr. Goodrich would be more comfortable if someone outside the City handled this acquisition. Mr. Goodrich didn't see where that would make a difference as he, along with Nelson and Lazan would be directing that person anyway. Having that independent appraisal is as indisputable as we can get. We would only go by what the appraisal says. He reiterated there is assurance with having an independent appraisal and he wanted to make sure everyone is okay with that. Development Manager Lazan stated that we proceed on the land and building valuation. We feel the appraisal is in line with where we believe neighboring appraisals are and we will have equalization in land for land. "Outside the box" is the business valuations. That's where we will bring in someone from the outside; we will handle the land and the building. City Administrator Ulrich stated that this has come back to the City Council and HRA. If we can get these objective appraisals, along with the other appraisals, we will have them to bring back and have these conflict of interest discussions at these other meetings. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / February 6, 2012 Page 5 of 11