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Councilmember Roe opined that, generally he was much less concerned about eminent <br />domain use when the actual property owner was asking for it; however, expressed new <br />concerns about new state law and whether the City was meeting those requirements. <br />Councilmember Roe sought written recommendation from the City's legal counsel for <br />further clarification,, specifically related to point 43 of the resolution, and whether "will" <br />was too strong of a word in that context. <br />Councilmember Punt opined that the staff memo didn't match the language of the <br />proposed resolution, and needed additional revision; in addition to a clear understanding <br />of current state law regarding eminent domain, and spoke in support of further <br />consideration. <br />Councilmember Kough spoke in support of the project going forward; however, <br />expressed concern on how best to proceed. <br />After further discussion,, the applicant, the City's legal counsel, and staff were directed to <br />clarify language of the resolution and provide additional information regarding the time <br />period, definition of blight, and any other pertinent information. <br />Klausing moved, Punt seconded TABLING action, pending further information to be <br />provided by the applicant and the City's legal counsel, through staff-, for consideration of <br />a resolution authorizing the acquisition of certain property for public use by right of <br />eminent domain. <br />Ayes: Pust; Roe; and Klausing. <br />Nays: Kough and 1hlan. <br />