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Special Council Meeting 9-21-99 Page 5 1 Mr. VanVliet said to change it from residential would take a vote of the people. Mayor Rinker -and Mr. Diemert said or a court order. Mr. VanVliet asked if that wasn't enough assurance that it would stay as it is. Mayor Rinker said it absolutely is not. Avery convincing argument could be made that it should be developed. Mr. VanVliet said what about the historic significance of the building. Mayor Rinker said what we have seen from two very capable appraisers in this community, that it has no significance in the marketplace. A member of the audience asked because of the building or the property. Mayor Rinker said he guesses both. A member said she thinks the property itself would be historic. Mayor Rinker said he does not know if that is true or not. It has to be characterized as such. If it is not on the Register of Historic Places, he does not know what it takes. Members of the audience said the building had burned and was rebuilt in the 1940's. Mayor Rinker said he would venture to say that its historic value is something that is very real to, each of you and to a lot of people in this community. `1Vhat the law recognizes as historic value, he suggests is a very different thing. That does not mean it could not be established as such. But, right now that isn't the situation. And right now, we feel if this were a matter that were put to a Court test, it could be a serious issue and we are treating it seriously. Council President Marquardt requested a motion from Council to recess into Executive Session to discuss real estate matters. Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mr. Ilacqua, made a motion to recess into Executive Session to discuss real estate matters. Roll Call: AYES: All NAYS: None Motion Carried Council went into Executive Session~at 8:12 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.