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1. Remo # approving and authorizing execution of Agreement for sale of
<br />real property between Town and Margit Bessenyey:
<br />Mr. Crowe reported on negotiations conducted recently between Staff and the
<br />representatives of Countess Bessenyey, owner of that property within the
<br />Town known as "Westwind Hungarian Horse Farm", and which property is located
<br />adjacent to the Town -owned Byrne Preserve. He stated that the Town could
<br />purchase 15 acres plus the barn located on the property for the purchase price
<br />of $25,000.
<br />Mr. Crowe commented that the issue of utilizing the facility and property to
<br />the best advantage of the Town and its citizens might be undertaken at another
<br />meeting, pending inputs from various citizen groups, organizations, etc. on
<br />their suggestions and recommendations.
<br />Discussion ensued between Staff and Council concerning the purchase price,
<br />and Mr. Crowe showed a view graph of the various parcels, and slides of the
<br />property showing its relation to the Byrne Preserve.
<br />Mayor Grabowski asked for audience comment on the proposed acquisition.
<br />6r Speaking from the Floor:
<br />Mr. John Ewing, Lupine Road: Supported purchase of property, and urged
<br />optimum development of the property for citizen use, and horsemen, with
<br />consideration for minimum upkeep.
<br />Mrs. Florence Fava, Town Historian: Commended Staff, and felt this was a
<br />great opportunity for the Townspeople to work together on this project.
<br />She suggested that matching funds might be available from the government since
<br />the property was purchased at this time, and the relationship to the Bi-
<br />centennial celebration of the Town, particularly if a portion of it could be
<br />used for historical displays.
<br />Councilwoman Miller also hoped that Council would set aside a portion of the
<br />property for use by the Historical Society, and thought the Town owed their
<br />thanks to Mr. Crowe for his negotiation of the proposed contract.
<br />Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Miller to adopt
<br />Resolution # 380 approving and authorizing execution of Agreement for sale
<br />of real estate between the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and Margit
<br />Bessenyey. Noticn carried by the following roll call vote:
<br />AYE: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Councilwoman Miller, Mayor
<br />Grabowski
<br />NO: NONE
<br />6W ABSENT: NONE
<br />ABSTAIN: NONE
<br />Council also discussed insurance costs in relation to the acquisition of this
<br />property, and Mr. Crowe stated that costs would depend on what uses were made
<br />of the facilities.
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<br />CITY
<br />COUNCIL
<br />MINUTES
<br />- April 30, 1975
<br />F.
<br />SPECIAL
<br />ORDERS:
<br />1. Remo # approving and authorizing execution of Agreement for sale of
<br />real property between Town and Margit Bessenyey:
<br />Mr. Crowe reported on negotiations conducted recently between Staff and the
<br />representatives of Countess Bessenyey, owner of that property within the
<br />Town known as "Westwind Hungarian Horse Farm", and which property is located
<br />adjacent to the Town -owned Byrne Preserve. He stated that the Town could
<br />purchase 15 acres plus the barn located on the property for the purchase price
<br />of $25,000.
<br />Mr. Crowe commented that the issue of utilizing the facility and property to
<br />the best advantage of the Town and its citizens might be undertaken at another
<br />meeting, pending inputs from various citizen groups, organizations, etc. on
<br />their suggestions and recommendations.
<br />Discussion ensued between Staff and Council concerning the purchase price,
<br />and Mr. Crowe showed a view graph of the various parcels, and slides of the
<br />property showing its relation to the Byrne Preserve.
<br />Mayor Grabowski asked for audience comment on the proposed acquisition.
<br />6r Speaking from the Floor:
<br />Mr. John Ewing, Lupine Road: Supported purchase of property, and urged
<br />optimum development of the property for citizen use, and horsemen, with
<br />consideration for minimum upkeep.
<br />Mrs. Florence Fava, Town Historian: Commended Staff, and felt this was a
<br />great opportunity for the Townspeople to work together on this project.
<br />She suggested that matching funds might be available from the government since
<br />the property was purchased at this time, and the relationship to the Bi-
<br />centennial celebration of the Town, particularly if a portion of it could be
<br />used for historical displays.
<br />Councilwoman Miller also hoped that Council would set aside a portion of the
<br />property for use by the Historical Society, and thought the Town owed their
<br />thanks to Mr. Crowe for his negotiation of the proposed contract.
<br />Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Miller to adopt
<br />Resolution # 380 approving and authorizing execution of Agreement for sale
<br />of real estate between the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills and Margit
<br />Bessenyey. Noticn carried by the following roll call vote:
<br />AYE: Councilmen Cheney, Helgesson, McReynolds, Councilwoman Miller, Mayor
<br />Grabowski
<br />NO: NONE
<br />6W ABSENT: NONE
<br />ABSTAIN: NONE
<br />Council also discussed insurance costs in relation to the acquisition of this
<br />property, and Mr. Crowe stated that costs would depend on what uses were made
<br />of the facilities.
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