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April 26,1989 <br /> 161 <br /> Mr.Thompson said that the renovation can t he under construction late <br /> this fall. too a redesign ignLeonecessary, it could e n additional <br /> six months the d schedule and increase <br /> fees would uld also be <br /> required. P six or seven percent increase in construction c <br /> also be anticipated.se costs can <br /> Harald Blake, 80Hoyt, spokesman for the Everett Elks, stated the <br /> Elks are pro-Library, pro-arts, and pro-community center. The Elks <br /> e looking for actual replacement of their facilitand n not,just <br /> the appraised value. He also questioned if proper notice had been „a <br /> given prior to the third reading of the proposed ordinance. He <br /> stated the Elks' attorney was unable to be present today because of <br /> the short notice. The Elks'did not receive notice until they <br /> received a letter dated April 19 and the condemnation was not listed <br /> in the Council agenda for the meetings of April 12 or April 19. <br /> presidentany vmoreasked <br /> that <br /> the question of proper notice be resolved <br /> Mr. Jones said the first reading was introduced on April 12, 1989 <br /> under the Mayor's commento a regular tinn <br /> SrdaThe council <br /> bill was inadvertently notincluded in thea agenda <br /> s April 19 for <br /> the second reading in the preliminary agenda in the newspaper. Mr. <br /> Jones <br /> said he personally clled Bill Baker,the Elks attorney, after <br /> the first reading and notified him of pending action. He stated fll <br /> from a legal standpoint he did not see a problem with proper notice. <br /> President Miva stated that Council i very sensitive to the issue of <br /> proper e <br /> er notice of any action and that delay may be necessary Co <br /> Presentation. uone has ample time to prepare their comments and <br /> _i <br /> Counciimember Gipson said that maybe the Elks would be mons <br /> comfortable being represented by their attorney. <br /> Moved by Cauncilmember Pope, e ded by Councllmember Gipson to <br /> a <br /> delay consideration of this issueow for up to two weeks to alltime <br /> for the Elks to prepare their comments on this issue. <br /> uncllmember Morrow expressed his c with the delay a many <br /> people are-here this issue and they should be given the <br /> Opportunity to present their information. <br /> nrrthisotleclsvond ltldeltttbe dalayedeaaYaly sent'heir case _H <br /> o gtr.pre <br /> Mr.Blake said they were ready to make a statement but did f the <br /> issue of inadequate notice to their part oopinion to be a part P the s. <br /> record. <br /> Cm unctlmember Pope withdrew the motion and Councilmember Gipson <br /> witM1erex M1is deco e. <br /> Mr.Blake said there have been no negotiations with the City since it <br /> the Pall of 1988. The Mayor stated the City's position is clear and <br /> ' operate within the law as it pertains to the purchase of <br /> Property. The City has offered to pay for an appraisal by an <br /> appraiser of the Elks choosing to have a base line far active <br /> negotiations. The Elks have not proceeded with the appraisal. <br />