On February 3, Gallatin Repair Service extended an offer of $119,000 for land that had been priced for sale at $135,000. On February 28, Gallatin Repair Service accepted the seller's counteroffer of $129,000. On October 23, the land was assessed at a value of $194,000 for property tax purposes. On January 15 of the next year, Gallatin Repair Service was offered $206,000 for the land by a national retail chain.