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Discussion ensued relating to this location. <br /> <br />Carl Grassl asked why would the City not proceed to go with the first piece. <br /> <br />Mr. Norman responded because we have already been in negotiations for that piece. The <br />property owners are sticking to the $80,000 price. <br /> <br />Tom Anderson stated that if you go with an eminent domain action, you could start with <br />the early stages of that process. It sounds like there would be delays with the 153rd site. <br /> <br />Chief Kapler stated he would like the opinion from the Board concerning the 80 percent <br />of Ramsey being an 8-minute response time. He stated they would be looking at a third, <br />much smaller, station. <br /> <br />Tom Anderson stated it seems with the lower area, you will need to have a third and <br />fourth station. You are giving up strategic things with that lower site. <br /> <br />Carl Grassl suggested maybe the City should just get that first piece of property and pay <br />the money. There are options - you will not have to necessarily pay the full amount of <br />$80,000. <br /> <br />Attorney Goodrich stated that the legal fees are about $5,000 and he feels that we could <br />get that property for about $45,000 to $50,000. <br /> <br />Jim Way asked about road restrictions, etc. The lower area is not on an MSA so there is <br />more of a weight restriction. <br /> <br />Tom Anderson stated you give up a lot going to that more southern lot - strategically. It <br />does not really sound like you will save any money. He mentioned the insurance rating. <br />He stated there will be more "diddling" around and he wondered how much more it will <br />cost our citizens if we "drag our feet" for another year. <br /> <br />Dave Lewandowski stated that due to the slope on 153rd, there is a problem with a two- <br />story building. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that money is not necessarily always the issue. <br /> <br />Carl Grassl stated that there is more support for this 161st site. That is the most suitable, <br />perfect location. We are trying to adjust for the dollar standpoint. He felt the northern <br />property is more suitable and should be looked at first. <br /> <br />Tom Anderson stated that the problem is not really saving money. <br /> <br />Jim Way felt there is a lot of work to think about for the 153rd site. <br /> <br />Public Safety Board - March 11, 1999 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />