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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 21, 1976 STAFF REPORTS (Cont'd): Westwind Barn Proposals (Cont'd): Councilman Grabowski stated he felt that Council should state at this time that it was their intention to operate a commercial stable on the Westwind property, since this had not previously been done. He also noted that in reviewing the proposals received, he had found that only three of them met the minimum rental proposed by the Town in the Guide- lines. He did not think, therefore, that any Committee formed should consider those proposals not meeting the minimum requirements. Councilman Brown did not feel a statement from Council as to its intentions relative to the Westwind property could be made at this time, since Council was only considering whether such a use was feasible. He stated that a Committee might find that none of the proposals received were totally acceptable, and until such time that recommendations were made, the Council should not state their position. Councilman Proft stated he was of the understanding that when Council authorized the solicitation of proposals, it was not a committment that Council had made to operate a commercial stable. In response to Councilman Grabowski's question, City Attorney Frank Gillio clarified the tax which might be imposed by the County Assessor's Office, which was a "possessory interest tax." Mayor Cheney thought the City Manager's suggestion for a Committee a good one, and one that would be very helpful to Council in making its determination. Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Councilman Proft, that a Committee be formed for the purposes of reviewing the proposals submitted for the operation of Westwind Barn as a horse facility to determine whether any submitted are feasible, and to interview those persons submitting the proposals. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYE: Councilmen Brown, Proft, Mayor Cheney NO: Councilman Grabowski ABSENT: Councilwoman Hillestad ABSTAIN: NONE Councilman Brown moved, seconded by Mayor Cheney that the Westwind Committee be comprised of Councilman Proft, the City Manager, Cdr. Joseph Dochnahl, Mrs. Cindy Hettinger, and Mrs. Alma Wood. In the event any of the appointed citizens was unable to serve on the Committee, the Mayor shall be designated to replace him/her. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cheney directed that the persons nominated to serve on the Committee be contacted by Staff to determine whether they would accept the appointment, t and that subsequently letters of appointment be prepared for his signature. w Council also directed that a report and recommendation should come before them for consideration no later than the second meeting in August. -5-