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REGULAR MF.ETIPIG OF THE ORONO COUidCIL, rsARCH 30, 1978 Page 3 Staff - February 28 , 1978 SUBDIVISION Big Island Called Clifford French at the Park Reserve District (Continued) to advise him of this item coming up before the City Council on r4arch 16 , 1978. Psr. French advised that there has been no change or progress in the negotiations for park purchase of the Vetter property. He is to let staff kno�� of any progress by Piarch 9, 1978, for consideration by Council. Staff - P�Iarch 13, 1978 , Received call from Denny Kilbane (part owner) advising that the Park District is to proceed with the purchase - subdivision request may be withdrawn. Staff - March 16 , 1978 Clifford French visited me in the City offices and . informed me that the above is indeed the case, although no papers have been signed. Council P4eeting - March 16 , 1978 No one present for this item. Council heard the above information and tabled item until applicants ask to reopen the request. Applicant is so notified. Letter from Alan Olson to Mr. Durwell Vetter dated P�4arch 17, 1978, states: "This letter is to advise you that the Orono City Council has tabled this iteri until such time that you as the applicant should request reappearance to pursue the matter. The lack of appearance before the Council last evening tends to confirm the City's understanding that the subdivision rec�uest is to be withdrawn due to sale of the property to the Park Reserve District. " Council P4eeting - March 30 , 1978 P�r. Alan Olson also noted that P4r. Gridley has requested that this matter be postponed for 30 days. Mr. Dick Benson, City Administrator, noted that Mr. Greg P�Iack, Hennepin County Par]: Reserve District, had called today and stated that Mr. Vetter withdrew his application for a division and was going to sell to the Park District. (Continued)