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Ms. Ayala said the gas tax funds were originally used to purchase the property. The <br />selling price was adjusted from that purchase price. Mr. Ciesielski's family did not receive those <br />funds. <br /> <br /> Mr. Schlies said the original developer, Mr. Comer, was the recipient. The property was <br />sold to Mr. Beratlis and then to the Ciesielski family. <br /> <br /> Ms. McKeehan wanted to make it clear that staff's recommendation had nothing to do <br />with the Ciesielski family. It was a clear decision on the property configuration. The other <br />property owners would end up with an "L" shaped parcel directly behind Mr. Ciesielski's house. <br />Otherwise, as fiscally conservative as the staff is, it would always suggest a bidding procedure <br />for public property. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti said that was the reason for her previous question. At one time the <br />property did go all the way back to the arroyo before it was owned by the Ciesielskis. <br /> <br /> Ms. McKeehan indicated that when gas tax funds are used to purchase something, once <br />the sale occurs, then there would be internal transfers as to gas tax funds. <br /> <br />Ms. Ayala asked why the selling price was adjusted by that amount? <br /> <br /> Ms. McKeehan said the original sales price was adjusted based on inflation. When the <br />City receives the money, $9,000 would be deposited in the gas tax fund. <br /> <br /> Jerry Wagner, 6344 Alisal Street, said Council has several choices: it could sell to Mr. <br />Ciesielski or put the lot up for competitive auction. If Mr. Chestnut gets the property, he would <br />probably use it as a garden or open space next to his barn. Mr. Wagner said if he gets the <br />property it would be used as open space for new senior housing or a city parking lot for public <br />use. If the property goes to auction, the City will get top dollar for something that belongs to the <br />residents of Pleasanton. He felt any disposal of the property by any method other than <br />competitive bidding would be depriving the residents of Pleasanton and making a gift to <br />someone else. He said he was willing to pay more than $55,000 for the property. <br /> <br /> Jack Chestnut, 4128 Stanley Boulevard, was upset that he was not allowed to bid on this <br />property. He was surprised the appraiser of the property did not consult Mr. Wagner and him to <br />see what they were willing to bid on the property. He said he was willing to pay substantially <br />more than $55,000. He believed the citizens have a right to get more than what this property is <br />being sold for. Regarding the concern about creating an "L" shaped property, he pointed out that <br />Mr. Ciesielski's current parcel is "L" shaped. The condition already exists and he did not feel <br />that is a legitimate consideration in the recommendation to sell to Mr. Ciesielski. He pointed out <br />that the City staff has had to go through his property to get to the City parcel for maintenance. If <br />the Council decides not to sell the property at this time, he would continue to allow City access <br />through his property. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 7 02/19/02 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />