HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1970.08.28 - 38393PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 28, 1970
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Frances Clark
at 9:30 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Commission room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Frances Clark, Vice Chairman Clarence Durbin,
Secretary Velma Austin, Sol Lomerson, Daniel Barry, James
Reid, Carl O'Brien, Henry Schiffer, Frank Richardson.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Dillon
ALSO PRESENT:
Kenneth L. Van Natta
The minutes of August 7, 1970, were discussed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Schiffer
that the minutes of August 7, 1970 be approved
as written.
Motion carried.
Mr. Van Natta briefed the Commission on the two properties
to be viewed. The property in Commerce Township, which
consists of 235 acres with a mile of lake frontage on Lower
Straits Lake is offered for $1,413,000.
The second property being Twin Lakes Golf Course, which
consists of approximately 138 acres and offered for
$675,000.
The Commission then made a physical review of both
properties.
Discussion followed review of the Commerce property.
Moved by Mr. Reid, supported by Mr. O'Brien, that
Mr. Van Natta be authorized to obtain a 90-day
option for the Commerce Township property for
$5,000; and that he be authorized to have the
p-r�perty appraised and report back to the Com-
mission for approval of purchase.
Motion carried.
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The Twin Lakes property was viewed.
Moved by Mr. Durbin, supported by Mr. Schiffer
that Mr. Van Natta be authorized to obtain an option
for the Twin Lakes Golf Course, obtain an appraisal
and report to the Commission for review of the
appraisal and action.
Members present voting "Yes": Mrs. Clark, Mr.
Durbin, Mr. Reid, Mr. Schiffer, and Mrs. Austin.
Members present voting "No": Mr. O'Brien.
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Velma Austin, Secretary
Pauline McCormick, Acting Secretary