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Mayor Summer stated that the Court was misled regarding the imminence of demolition and that <br />demolition will be a multi -step process carried out over many months in the future. He expressed <br />a feeling of obligation to press forward with redevelopment discussions as is expected by the <br />public. <br />Ms. George disagreed with the Mayor's assertion that the Court was misled. She asked the <br />Carnegie team how this temporary restraining order may affect the development of One <br />Lakewood Place. <br />Mr. Papandreas responded that the temporary restraining order does not impact the project so <br />long as the initial schedule is kept on track. He stated that the critical issue is that Carnegie <br />receives a development -ready site by spring 2019. <br />Council discussed the carrying costs for holding and monitoring the Hospital site. Mayor <br />Summers listed the categories of costs including insurance, security, basic maintenance, and <br />utilities. He also noted the risks of having a large vacant building in the City. Mayor Summers <br />expressed his desire to manage these costs well so they can be turned into tax - yielding dollars. <br />Council asked for more precise figures of estimated carrying costs. <br />Mr. Rader expressed uncertainty that the temporary order will be dismissed and asked Director <br />Butler what would happen if it was upheld. <br />Director Butler responded that it would be inappropriate to discuss legal strategy in an open <br />meeting. Mr. O'Leary offered time to discuss this matter in executive session. <br />Mayor Summers stated that it is unacceptable to obstruct and delay the development process <br />without a credible alternative use for the site. He stated that there has been no proposal in the <br />past three years to operate a hospital on the site or for any other use of the site. <br />In response to Councilmembers' questions, Director Butler provided background on the original <br />Graham vs. City of Lakewood lawsuit filed in 2015. He clarified that the temporary restraining <br />order does not prevent Council from deliberating or voting on Ordinance 27 -18 and that the <br />appellants did not seek that. He answered other questions regarding the preliminary injunction. <br />Mr. Bullock remarked that it is a mistake to think that saving the building is the same as saving <br />the hospital. He stated that the old Lakewood Hospital was old, expensive to maintain and too <br />big. He stated that the market has spoken more than once that an inpatient hospital on the site is <br />unfeasible. He stated it would be a lost opportunity for the City to not pursue opportunities at the <br />site. <br />* ** *PUBLIC COMMENT * * ** <br />Dean Dilzell — 1276 French Ave. <br />Mr. Dilzell expressed several concerns about the development. He stated that the public does not <br />know how much the hospital is worth as either a hospital or empty building. He expressed <br />