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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />November 12, 2015 <br />Mr. Huffman stated that while meeting with City Staff it was discussed that a possible joint <br />meeting with Council and District Staff could be arranged to discuss mutual needs, District <br />facility plans, etc. Attorney Glaser stated that with both entities having common goals and <br />needs, discussions should take place. <br /> <br />Council Member Paar questioned the City’s ability to cease the condemnation proceedings of the <br />School District. Attorney Glaser stated that the City could proceed with the same proceedings <br />for the same reasons and compete with the School District for the property. Attorney Glaser <br />explained that Mr. Steffel purchased the property in 2002 when the market was extremely high, <br />now the market is slightly rebounding from being extremely low and Mr. Steffel believes that the <br />value should be much higher than the estimated market value the County has placed on the <br />property. Attorney Glaser stated that with the Condemnation proceedings, fair market value is <br />what the School District will pay for it. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding working with the Council and Committee regarding mutual needs, <br />facility plans and etc. going forward and the benefits of working together and scheduling a future <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Council Member Love questioned whether the City’s property located at 1737 Main Street and <br />abutting property were included in the current plan for parking requirements and Mr. Huffman <br />stated no. <br /> <br />3. Centerville Elementary Parking Lot Design <br /> <br />Council Member King questioned installation of a loop around to the back of the school. Mr. <br />Huffman stated that District Staff looked at many alternatives with the proposed design working <br />best for the needs of the facility, safety of students and staff. Council Member Love questioned <br />with a loop around the back of the school how it would differ from Blue Heron Elementary <br />School. Mr. Huffman explained that at Blue Heron buses drop off/pick up students in the rear <br />with parents utilizing the front parking lot for drop off/pick up of students. The proposed <br />Centerville Elementary design has parents utilizing the front for drop off/pick up of students and <br />buses would utilize the side. <br /> <br />Council suggested arranging a meeting with Mr. Huffman and staff regarding the proposed <br />parking lot design and whether Council should table Items #2 and #3. Attorney Glaser <br />questioned whether Mr. Huffman felt that the School Board should suspend the quick take of <br />1709 Main Street and enter into discussions with the City. Mr. Huffman stated that the item is <br />not on the Board’s agenda for their December meeting but would be willing to request that it be <br />placed on for consideration along with alternative suggestions for plan design. Mayor Wilharber <br />requested that Administrator Ericson extend Council’s desire to meet and discuss parking lot <br />design, plan suggestions, mutual needs and future facility endeavors with the School Board and <br />report back to Council at their next meeting. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the process/procedure to protect the City’s interest in the <br />Condemnation Proceedings. Attorney Glaser stated that the City could take similar action and <br />see what happens, however, there would be associated fees. <br />Page 5 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />