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CASSeLBERRV CITY COMMISSION \lioutes of September 24,2012 — Regalar Meeting Page 2 of 21 4. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll of Elected Officials. All were present. 5. MINUTES A. Minutes of September 10, 2012 — Regular Meeting MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve the Minutes of the September 10, 2012 Regular Meeting, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. B. Minutes of September 10, 2012 — Special Meeting MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve the Minutes of the September 10, 2012 Special Meeting, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 6. PRESENTATIONS /COMMENDATIONS A. Report on Community Conversation Meeting Re ag rding the Future of the Casselberry Golf Club City Manager Randy Newlon gave a brief statement outlining the events leading up to the September 20, 2012 community meeting relatiogtothe future ofthe Casselberry Golf Club. He explained that in June of 2012 the owners of the golf course had addressed the Commission, advising that the golf copse business had not been profitable and asking whether the City would be willing to work with them to determine if redevelopment of the property was possible. He stated that the owners had proposed to hire planners to illustrate what redevelopment possibilities might be, featuring single family homes, green space and an inter- connectingtraiI system. Mr. Newton explained that a brochure had been mailed to City residents inviting them to the community meeting at which they would be given information about options for the golf course and asked for their input He advised that there was a strong turnout of approximately 250 people at the meeting, and that the public clearly opposed any redevelopment of the golf course and asked instead that the City do whatever it could to preserve it. Mr. Newton suggested that since the golf course owners had not yet defeated the legal restrictions on the property, planning for residential redevelopment was premature and should be stopped until such time the owners had won clear title and standing to propose alternate uses. He further suggested that in the meantime the City should explore other possibilities such as either the City obtaining and running the golf course, converting the property to park land, or some combination of both. He then asked the Commissioners for their questions, comments and direction.