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Mounds View City Council August 9, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 2 • Council Member Quick asked how much money was put into the golf course annually. Finance Director Hansen stated in 2003 the internal loan had been increased by about $300,000, but that other years have been lower. He stated there was extraordinary maintenance in 2003 in terms of restoring green number nine. Council Member Quick asked if that was due to vandalism, and Finance Director Hansen answered that it was. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated that the title search would be completed in approximately two weeks. Council Member Stigney asked if there was any additional information available relative to the parry who may be interested in purchasing the golf course Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated at this point he still did not know who the end user was, but that the broker indicated they are working with a substantial company that has an interest in acquiring the property. He stated there has been useful information provided such as soil borings, wetland delineation, and a hydrology report, which was well received. Mr. Werner asked Mayor Linke what his stand would be on getting rid of the golf course. • Mayor Linke stated he did not have the information in front of him to make an informed decision at this time. Mr. Werner asked Mayor Linke if he was encouraging the study to go in a certain direction, and Mayor Linke replied that he was not. David Jahnke stated there are plenty of other golf courses in the area, and he has the feeling there are a few who want to keep this golf course at any cost. He stated he never heard of anybody paying a million dollars for a losing business. He thanked Council Members Gunn and Stigney for voting to have the study done. 6. CITY BUDGET QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS None. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 6321, A Resolution of Appreciation for the service of Deputy Chief Tim Brennan to the City of Mounds View. •