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APPRAISAL REPORT <br />WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE - (Continued) <br /> <br />Prior to the vote, Councilman Evans stated that he believed the citizens of Santa <br />Ana should be offered the opportunity of a public hearing before the Letter of <br />Intent is submitted; that he is opposed to the purchase. <br /> <br />Councilman Herrin stated it would not be difficult to compute possible returns <br />to the City; that Santa Ana would not be able to buy the property from Garden <br />Grove for less money than they have invested; and that by estimating the number <br />of plays on a yearly basis, it could be determined whether or not the operation <br />could be put on a paying basis. <br /> <br />Mayor Griset stated he would be opposed to development of the land as residential; <br />that it is extremely important to the future of the City that this be maintained as <br />open space; that he was not in favor of the motion; that the City could not buy the <br />land at the appraisal price. <br /> <br />Councilman Markel stated that the City of Long Beach has been able to make a <br />tremendous success out of their golf courses; that the City should provide <br />recreation for tots, teens, juniors, adults, and senior citizens, and that there <br />is no reason why we shouldn't aspire to giving some area for the pleasure of those <br />people who like to play golf. <br /> <br />Councilman Patterson stated it was not the intent of the motion to buy the land <br />at any price; that he just wanted to communicate something to the City of Garden <br />Grove that we are interested in purchasing the golf course, and then requesting <br />the staff to suggest procedures; that receipts from the golf course are in excess <br />of $125, 000 annually; that by 1978 all costs of development will be paid; that the <br />City of Garden Grove is paying $40,000 a year in taxes; that the City of Santa Aha <br />would save that much; that the City would be in a good position to operate the golf <br />course and make a profit. <br /> <br />RECESS <br /> <br />A recess was declared at 4:50 P.M. <br />The meeting reconvened at 5:00 P.M. <br />with all Councilmen present. <br /> <br />ORAL COMMUNICATIONS In response to Councilmam Villa's <br />PARK, SECOND AND FLOWER request for information regarding the <br /> development of the park at Second and <br />Flower Street, the City Manager advised that any work done by City force in the <br />park would amount to less than $2000; and that some grading had been done by <br />City equipment but everything else is being bid. <br /> <br />ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Herrin asked if the other <br />PROPOSITION #9 members of Council had seen the <br /> communication from the California Water <br />Resources Association regarding Proposition #9; and that he would suggest the <br />Council adopt a Resolution opposing the Proposition which will be carried on the <br />June ballot. <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL -163- April 17, 1972 <br /> <br /> <br />