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City Council Minutes February 1, 2021 Page 4 Adrianna Birdsall, 14265 Balsam Blvd, Becker, stated she is Trevor's niece and explained how Trevor and Jennifer taught her how to golf and taught her it's not about winning, it's about having fun. Blake Birdsall, 14265 Balsam Blvd, Becker, indicated he is Trevor's brother and grew up near Pinewood. He explained Jennifer and Trevor love the game of golf and are not interested in changing Pinewood. Paul Pavkovich, 14240 183`d Ave NW, questioned what sort of contingency plan is in place when a private party purchases and fails and asked the city to consider a contingency. Mayor Dietz at this point the potential buyers have agreed to keep Pinewood as a golf course for ten years and after that they can do what they want with it. Chris Rock, 18665 Lander St NW, indicated he just heard about this issue late last week and he may be interested in pursuing purchase of the golf course. He asked the Council to postpone a decision and collect proposals. Mayor Dietz read an email from Jody Meneley, 13429 179`' Ave NW. The email stated Mr. Meneley believes Trevor and Jennifer would be outstanding owners and operators and she believes it is the perfect partnership to keep pinewood a viable part of our community. The email added Trevor and Jennifer have a special connection to people who golf there and live on course and she would like the city to accept the offer from Jennifer and Trevor. Shelly Binsfeld, 13230 Islandview Dr NW, stated the city put millions of dollars in a new indoor facility and believes the city should be good stewards and make sure the golf course remains a community space. She indicated her biggest concern is the course ends up a development. She hopes the city opens additional discussion on Pinewood being careful to look at who has invested in the community and whether they have the means to continue to invest. James Wrubel, 18285 Yankton St NW, hopes the city scrutinizes potential buyers ensuring the buyers assume all risk. Fay Huselid, 14099 182" d Ave NW, indicated she lives on Pinewood but is here representing the seniors who do not feel safe coming to an open hearing during COVID. She stated she has a petition from seniors requesting Pinewood remain a golf course. She understands the city's position in not wanting to run the golf course. She doesn't want the city to sell the course but if they do, she would like the city to vet the potential owner to make sure they can handle issues as they arise. Josie Abrahamson, 14505 145`'' Ct NW, indicated Jennifer is her mom. She outlined Jennifer's passion for goof and how she loves talking to people and learning their stories at the golf course. IftwE1 11 NATURE