Throw them out wrote on Oct 9, 2008 7:45 AM:Take the land, they had their chance to sell. You don't get to hold the entire community hostage. You were offered a more than reasonable price, you wanted to play hardball; now you lose. Tough luck, I have no pity for greedy people.

Suspicious wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:51 AM:I remember when Murrieta wanted to offer zero dollars for land, stating the increased value would be enough compensation. This offer seems reasonable. However, I remain suspicious of any goverment agency that uses eminent domain.

Wait a minute . . . wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:33 AM:A few years back, using eminent domain was characterized by some of the current councilmembers as an abhorent abuse of governmental powers. I guess now that they actually have to make the decisions and be responsible for those decisions it's somehow different. At least they made the right decision.

NOBAMA wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:50 AM:I wonder how recent the appraisal is? Even if it is relatively recent, land values continue to depreciate. Perhaps Kim Investments delay has become a benefit for the city.

I suggest have the property re-appraised and offer a lower purchase price.

Or, better yet, the City could just re-zone the property as habitat and offer it to the tree huggers thereby making it value-less.

Good plan wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:59 PM:I'm all for giving it to tree-huggers; anything so I don't have to hear how it's going to be developed (what, are we going on ten years now with that old story?).
And, I don't think the owner is holding out for the love of the property; they want more money. Throw them out, they can go be greedy somewhere else.

The Wizard of Oz wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:21 PM:They can't throw them out. They have to pay them fair market value.

Half the Story wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:40 PM:The developer is fine with the money. They want another driveway on Clinton Keith. This is important information that was discussed by the council and that should not have been left out of the article. Also discussed in the council meeting is that the developer is very close to holding up the final go to get the Clinton Keith bridge started, another important bit of information the article should have mentioned.

Cheap Land wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:08 PM:Good thing they held out. With lower real estate prices the city will get the land at a bargain price. Thanks for saving my tax $$$$.

McCainiac wrote on Oct 11, 2008 6:54 PM:once this road is complete how long before Calvary throws its plans on the table for their acreage across the street from Vista Murrieta.That will become a real treat,what a benefit the Council has provided to this community.Gridlock.Kick these great thinkers to the curb.Do not vote for the "Three Stooges" Doug,Warnie,Randon