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WOOD BROS. CONTID Mr. Reiter stated that appraisals were made on the lots with the knowledge of the City Attorney. Re stated that he under- stood that the City did not like to get involved with condemnation however, Wood Bros. felt that the price of the lot may be three time higher then the worth if the City does not consider condemnation. Mr. Reiter stated that Wood Bros. is pre- sently contemploating $25,000 to $30,000 worth of work east of the subdivision boundary which might not be normally re- quired. Re also stated that Wood Bros. can alter their drainage to obtain the required de- tention, without the two lots and without constructing the improved facility under Lincoln and Griffith. Re stated that the two lots in question are of minimal value because they are within the flood plain. Mr. Reiter noted that he received a letter from the school district stating that they were not in favor of the plat because of increased drainage. Mr. Reiter stated that because of the de- tention, the plat creates less drainage. Mr. Wurl read the letter from the school district concerning the drainage proposal. Councilman DelPizzo stated that he felt the drainage has been increased in that area. Re also stated that he did not approve of condemnation and felt that Wood Bros. should try to compromise with the property owners on the sale of their land. Councilman McDonald questioned the letters sent to the property owners. Mr. Reiter stated that he had made offers based upon inhouse appraisals of their lot values and then increased it by a certain percentage. Both parties re- jected the offer. Councilman Caranci asked what would happen with the lots. Mr. Reiter stated that the lots would be dedicated to the City for park purposes. Mr. White stated that he was satisfied that less water would be dumped into the area; and the only other alternative would be to put the drainage under the street they construct, and that would be quite expensive. -2-