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Szymanski stated that the property, directly south <br /> of City Ball, is an important piece of property to <br /> acquire for the benefit of the City. <br /> Mayor Pauson moved that staff be authorized to <br /> submit a contract for the purchase of the property. <br /> Szymanski seconded. Unanimous. <br /> DAVIDSON MESA 0012 COURS= PROPOSALS - <br /> COUMCIL ACTION Dundley related that at Thursday's Work Session, <br /> Council listened to two proposals for the <br /> development of a golf course on City owned open <br /> space at Davidson Mesa. At the conclusion of this <br /> sooting, Council requested that staff moot with <br /> the Golf Association today to discuss this issue <br /> further and to seek their recommendation for a <br /> golf course developer. <br /> The Golf Association unanimously recommended the <br /> proposal submitted by Pines *terprises, Gary <br /> Vickers. Virginia Caranci, co-chairman of the <br /> Golf Association, stated that they are 'delighted• <br /> with the proposed development es it is a plus for <br /> the entire City. <br /> Rundley erplaited that one proposal was to <br /> construct a golf course at no cost, in essence, <br /> to the City. The risk would be taken by the <br /> developer. A lease would be negotiated for the <br /> Davidson Mesa property over an extended period of <br /> time. The second proposal would have been a "tuna <br /> keys type of course. The developer would have <br /> contracted with the City to design and build a <br /> golf course with the City issuing lease-purchase <br /> bonds - in essence, the City being obligated to <br /> sake annual payments over the 15-year life of the <br /> bonds. Concern over City's obligation in the <br /> second proposal outlined led the Association to <br /> endorse the first proposal with Pines Enterprises. <br /> medley recoruended that City Council award. a two <br /> month exclusive option to Pines Enterprises for <br /> the purpose of completing a feasibility study on <br /> constructing a golf course on the City owned <br /> Davidson Mesa site. At the end of this two month <br /> period, if the feasibility study is positive and <br /> the City identifies no waor obstacles in <br /> proceeding on a golf course, the City will commit <br /> to negotiating in good faith with Pines <br /> Enterpriser for its actual design, construction <br /> and operation. Bundley also ask that Council <br /> authorize staff to analyze in detail the City's <br /> ability to provide water and other services for <br /> this purpose and to look into any other areas of <br /> $ <br />