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SPECIAL MEETING
July 15, 1992
The Common Council of the City of Prior Lake met in special
session on Wednesday, July 15, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. Present were Mayor Andren, Councilmembers
Kedrowski, Scott, White, city Manager Unmacht, Planner Graser,
Parks and Recreation Director Mangan, Assistant Planner Garross,
Associate Planner Lucast, City Attorney Kessel and Recording
Secretary Birch. Councilmember Fitzgerald was absent due to
recent surgery. Members of the Planning Commission, Economic
Development Committee, Lake Advisory Committee and Parks Advisory
Committee were in the audience.
Mayor Andren called the meeting to order and asked everyone to
rise for the pledge of allegiance.
The purpose of this meeting was for Council to receive a
presentation from Dick Burtness, of Prior Lake Development L.P,
on the proposed development of "The Wilds" golf course. Burtness
presented a concept drawing of the proposed project and discussed
plans for the construction of an 18 hole championship golf
course, the clubhouse, a hotel and a variety of housing
opportunities. City Manager Unmacht highlighted the steps
necessary for completion of the ~lans for development and
construction. The following individuals in the audience
commented or had questions pertaining to the proposed
development: Dave Vinlove, Dave Wuellner, Dave Moran, Tom Loftus
and Mark Hyland. Extensive discussion occurred on the plans
presented by Mr. Burtness, the role of the Metropolitan Council,
and the need for an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Bonnie
Featherstone, Metropolitan Council District Representative, spoke
briefly on the role of the Metropolitan Council.
Councilmembers expressed enthusiasm over the prospect of a
successful development of this magnitude occurring in Prior Lake
and thanked Mr. Burtness and the audience for attending.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, July 20, 1992 at 7:30
p.m.
There being no further business, the mee~ing., adjourne~ at 8: 15
p.m. by general consent of the Council. ~ -/}_ ~ /] ~ ~
'D_~.vid J. v Unmadht
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Dee Birch
Recording Secretary
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