On February 3, Obermayer Repair Service extended an offer of $109,000 for land that had been priced for sale at $124,000. On February 28, Obermayer Repair Service accepted the seller's counteroffer of $118,000. On October 23, the land was assessed at a value of $177,000 for property tax purposes. On January 15 of the next year, Obermayer Repair Service was offered $189,000 for the land by a national retail chain.