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City Council Minutes Page 7 <br /> June 16,2014 <br /> One person questioned how much has been invested in Pinewood so far. Mr. <br /> Portner replied approximately $1 million. <br /> Some residents suggested the Council pay the Krauses what the city originally agreed <br /> to and settle the lawsuit. <br /> Councilmember Morin indicated he has been the most vocal on paying Mr. Krause <br /> and keeping the golf course but he feels it is a good thing to renegotiate the balloon <br /> payment as the Council has a duty to be good stewards of the city's finances. He <br /> added that a decision has not been made to permanently close the golf course. It is <br /> temporarily closed due to ongoing litigation a the request of the city's attorney. <br /> One man asked Mayor Dietz if this is a personal vendetta to prove his point that the <br /> city paid too much for the golf course. Mayor Dietz replied it is not his personal <br /> vendetta. He explained he did not vote against purchasing the golf course because <br /> it's a golf course, but because he felt.the city was paying four times more than it was <br /> worth. <br /> Mr. Portner reiterated the city had an opportunity to renegotiate the finial costs for <br /> the course on behalf of all taxpapers and future operations of the course have not <br /> been discussed at any point He. explained the city's intention was to operate the <br /> course up until the point at which Mr,.Krause amended his complaint requesting <br /> damages and additional rent. He added that:official minutes reflect the Council's <br /> concern over the;purchase price and profitability,of the golf course at the time of <br /> purchase in 2006. <br /> A resident questioned hove the city intends to maintain the golf course during the <br /> lawuit. Mr. Porter explatned.the golf course is being maintained to a level whereas <br /> if a conclusion is reached in the'lawsuit, the course could be put back together in a <br /> relatively short.amount of time. He added the golf course superintendent is still on <br /> staff full-time. <br /> Other residents expressed concerns with the closure of Pinewood. Residents didn't <br /> feel there was a need for a new clubhouse. Other individuals stated they would <br /> support an increase in fees and would be willing to volunteer to assist the city, in the <br /> operation of.the golf course. <br /> 10. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business,Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk <br /> River City Council at 9:03 p.m. <br /> Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> p0VIRER 61 <br /> NATUREI <br />