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463 Mayor Mercer requested that staff investigate to see what the City can do about cleaning up the burned out Round Up Club on Main Street. Mayor Mercer requested a report on the possible closing of Tennis Faire, for consideration at the next Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Mohr House Report Mrs. Bengtson presented her report (SR 87:117) dated March 17, 1987, regarding this matter. Councilmember Mohr stated the Non-profit Organization cannot proceed until title to the house and land site is acquired, and that City Council approval is needed in order to negotiate further regarding this matter. Council discussion ensued relative to the best method to acquire the Mohr house and land for the park, zoning and density of development surrounding the park area, possible other sites for placement of the Mohr house, fire in- surance, consultant to advise regarding restoration of the house, traffic cir- culation, and protection of the house until the restoration project is started. Mr. Herb Singleton, 2207 Martin Avenue, stated he was not notified this item would be on the agenda; he felt it should be continued until everyone in the affected area is notified. He felt the expenditure of funds for a consul- tant to look at the Mohr house on its present site could be biased; he felt the site should be pursued more carefully before any other decision is made. He also felt it should not be overlooked that the residents in this area have been told time and time again that the area would remain rural; he felt to have a park with parking lot and increased traffic is a departure from rural and is not consistent with the surrounding property. He requested this item be continued until all residents in the Mohr-Martin area have been notified so that there will be a better representation from the neighborhood. Mrs. Donna McMillion, 4454 Shearwater, member of the Non-profit steering committee, thanked the City Council for their support of this project and urged them to continue in order to preserve this rich historical heritage house, which will also fill a need in providing a facility for community use. Mr. A1Weimken, Mohr-Martin area, stated he has concerns about the founda- tion of the house. He felt the location of the house was not the most ideal site for it. He expressed concern regarding the traffic circulation pattern, stating that this project will greatly increase traffic. He stated he felt this project should wait until after completion of the Stoneridge Drive specific plan in order to better determine circulation patterns. Mr. Glenn Hulett, 2201 Martin Avenue, stated he is concerned about the number of cars that will be passing in front of his house because of this project; when he bought the house he was told this was a rural atmosphere. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wilson, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 87-114, allocating $10,000.00 to hire a historic building restoration specialist to evaluate and refine the renova- tion cost estimate and to develop a renovation work program and timeline; staff be directed to determine what it would take to acquire the Mohr house and the property under and around the Mohr house; Mohr house be secured and - 4 3-17-87