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KELLEY.MEM Page 1 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> Date: April 21, 1995 <br /> From: Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director <br /> ,,,,,__ To: Christine Andersen, Director of Public Works <br /> Subject: Surplus Structure at 3865 Royal Ave. <br /> I wanted to let you know we may have another situation in which <br /> Councilors are likely to become involved. Mary Kelly was the sole <br /> respondent to a RFP to remove the structures at 3865 Royal Ave (Petersen <br /> Barn Community Center). Mary wishes to acquire the house as a home for <br /> herself but didn't meet the minimum qualifications for the RFP, <br /> primarily that of showing she has a parcel for the structure to be moved <br /> to or the financial ability to obtain one. <br /> Since she was the sole bidder Johnny verbally offered to extend the time <br /> in which Mary could meet these qualification by 60 days and followed up <br /> this verbal conversation with a letter. Carol Case reviewed Johnny's <br /> letter prior to it being sent and told Johnny she felt the conditions <br /> offered were VERY generous. While Mary didn't indicate to Johnny any <br /> upset about the conditions in their telephone conversation regarding <br /> this topic, apparently Mary has since decided to disagree and has become <br /> extremely unhappy about the conditions established. <br /> Mary has not made this complaint directly to Johnny, but has instead <br /> called Dick Hubbard, John Etter and Mary Bentsen. Mary Bentsen <br /> contacted Johnny'and was very adamant that Mary Kelley should be given <br /> however much time is necessary to meet the conditions. Mary Bentsen <br /> stated that she is aware we worked with the non - profit Child Care, Inc. <br /> for years to provide them a parcel of land to allow them to relocate off <br /> of park property and feels that this is a similar situation. Since Mary <br /> doesn't represent any non - profit, the only similarity we can make is <br /> that it's a house on park property. Beyond that, I don't believe there <br /> is any correlation. We told Mary Bentsen that after the 60 days <br /> outlined in Johnny's memorandum, if Mary Kelley could show she is making <br /> progress, we would be happy to do an extension but that we could not <br /> give her an unlimited time frame. Mary Bentsen told Johnny she could <br /> guarantee this would be elevated to the City Council level if we didn't <br /> give Mary all the time she needed. Per the Marvin Re'voal situation, we <br /> told her that we would review this with you prior to taking any further <br /> action. I've attached Mary Kelley's proposal and our response for your <br /> review. If you think we are being unreasonable, let us know. <br />