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202 Sept. 24, 1973 M1'. Askew said the County map had more acres approximately 2,695. He explained that the Baldwin Lake area encompassed about 150 acres that is part of another project, but because the Open Space commission wanted this included, it had been colored in on the map. Mr. Marier said the Open Space had not considered the stages of develop- ment that the County had proposed. They were only interested in setting the boundaries one time, and including the total acreage of 2,500 acres. Mr. Zelinka said he had understood from the Resolution, that if this was accepted by the Village, then no building permits could be issued in that 2,500 acres. Now from the discussion here this evening, he felt that they were saying this would not restrict building permits. Mr. Askew said this was correct. They could not ask the Village not to let the area develope. They can't expect the Village to hold this land open for indefinite period. The agreement says that the County will not purchase more than 2,500 acres and the Village will not permit building without asking Anoka Park Board. Mr. Zelinka said the Commission had moved and passed motion to stand with their original recommendation. He felt that had been some confusion because this had not been redirected to the Commission by the Council for action. There was some question as to the Village operating the golf course. He felt that the Village should operate the golf course and that this should be looked into. There had been a commission appointed to look into this, but there had been no chairman appointed, so they had not met. Mr. Marier felt there had been no confusion. There had been many hours of work. The Commission had made their recommendation and the boundaries of the Open Space was the consideration of this Council. Mr. Askew said the County would assume the responsibility for the golf course but the possibility of expansion would be limited. For all practical purposes, if the course is not condemned, the County will be forced to condemn. Mr. Jandric can sue for severance damages claiming that by taking the golf course they are limiting his economic growth. Mr. Askew said they would eventually pay for the golf course whether they buy it or not. Mr. Bohjanen said the people bought in that area with the idea of that golf course - Mr. Jandric used the planned construction of the golf course to sell homes - if the Village includes this in the Open Space program, aren't we doing the same thing to the land owner? Mr. Jaworski asked if the County could purchase lands outside the boundary as set by the Village. Mr. Askew said they could purchase lands, but not by condemnation procedures. There was more discussion on the total acreage of 2,500 acres. This is the maximum acreage that can be acquired by the County within the boundaries set by the Village. Mr. Zelinka suggested that in order to stay within the required acreage, why not include the golf course in the Open Space and delete some lands to the North that could be developed. Mr. Zelinka asked if lands purchased outside of condemnation were not higher in cost. Mr. Askew said they were.