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City Council Regular Meeting — OS/23/OS DRAFT Minutes - Page 13 Maschka moved, Schroeder seconded, authorizing staff to negotiate and enter into a contract, subject to review by the City Attorney, with an appraiser to determine the market values of properties within the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area; with the understanding that Rottlund homes will pay for 100% of all costs; and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary documents. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in opposition to the motion; opining that such an agreement was premature, and would lead to undesirable condemnation procedures; and f,urther opining that the City Council had yet to have a fiul� policy discussion regarding Eminent Domain and condemnation, and the pending outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court at this time. City Manager Beets opined that the City and developer had gone as far in the process as possible without an independent appraiser and recommended approval. Mr. Beets noted that past Council discussion had expressed concerns that the developer had not acquired sufficient property; and in doing so, the developer was attempting to provide a fair and reasonable amount, not a windfall, for property owners, and an independent appraiser would be able to evaluate properties without prejudice. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion; noting that with Rottlund Homes paying 100% of the costs for appraisal services, it would appear in everyone's best interest. Councilmember Kough sought clarification that the appraisals were for Phase I only of the project. City Manager Beets confirmed they were for Phase I. Councilmember Schroeder spoke in support of the motion; opining the developer paying for, but the City controlling the appraiser's contract, made sense. Further discussion included status of preliminary