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FEB 2 2 1994 180K 56 M, GE 216 Chairman Scurlock expressed concern about the County .owned Round Island Park acreage and believed we need to enter into a relationship where the County retains control of that as a public facility. He was also concerned about wastewater facilities and wished to be sure our wastewater allocation is left intact. The Chairman wished it made very clear that the Commission is not taking a position on this issue today and that it will be left up to the voters. Commissioner Bird noted that we just purchased the Stanny parcel next to Round Island to include with the park, and he felt we need an understanding that we will continue to be allowed to develop those parks under our regulations. Commissioner Lyons concurred that the County at.least wants to have a voice to ensure that this acreage is maintained as public parks with rules agreeable to the county. Attorney Vitunac believed that everyone understands the County really can't take a side and that signing the consent card would just allow the people to have their say. As to wastewater allocation, he did not believe the annexation by itself would have any effect on any other agreements between the City and County, and noted that the County Attorney has determined the wastewater contract stands on its own as a separate contract. He agreed that he will add the addi- tional acreage the County has purchased. In regard to park development if this acreage were annexed by the City, although the County planners certainly could work with the City planners on any problem, Attorney Vitunac did not believe, as a matter of law, the City could say that City's laws would not apply in this particular area. The County would not be powerless, however, in the event the City were to be uncooperative, as the County would have the remedy of appealing to the Legislature. 16