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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of April 27,2015 — Regular Meeting Page 17 of 19 - Attempt to market the property to one master developer in order to bring in a quality project consistent with the City's design guidelines that can be committed for the entire site. - List the price at $1.7 million. - No longer will market under the branding of "Idea Park ", as the property be marketed as one parcel and the "Idea Park" branding no longer has the same value. - Be prepared to pay a 3% commission to a broker representing a buyer, if necessary. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding standard commissions for this type of transaction and possible negotiation of commission depending upon the proposed project on the site, and the differences between commercial and industrial zoning designations. Mr. Newlon advised that if the Commission agreed to the proposed marketing plan, he and Mr. Triece would work to get the property listed tomorrow, get signage.up, and see where it leads. CONSENSUS: The Commission agreed by consensus to accept the proposed marketing plan and to direct the City Manager to engage The Triece Company to market the property under the marketing plan as presented. Budget Impact: Should a contract for sale be approved by the City Commission, an amendment will also be approved to recognize the budget impact. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. The following individuals came forward: 1. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, suggested looking into the possibility of marking the industrial park as a ground lease rather than a sale, and voiced some concerns about the legislative process in Tallahassee. 2. Ms. Patsy Christian, 1003 Seventh Sheet, expressed concerns about information she had received indicating there may possibly have been some racial slurs made by some employees within the Police Department and unfair treatment of some minority employees within the Police Department. No one else came forward. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT • Advised he was exploring the possibility of obtaining a bank loan to repay Seminole County for the advance funding of the Oxford Road improvements and he would present additional information to the Commission for consideration as it became available.