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F - APR 10 1984�+ BOOK 56 PAGE 674:' would neither support nor oppose annexation, but basically would let the people speak. Chairman Scurlock noted that when this action was taken, Commissioner Wodtke was not present, and Commissioner Wodtke felt there was need for additional discussion on this issue since we now are seeing a great deal of opposition. Chairman Scurlock then expressed concern about a suggestion that the agreement which would require the future development of Round Island Park to be in the hands of the county might be invalid and asked the County Attorney if he had any change in position as to the validity of that agreement. Attorney Brandenburg emphasized that one of the major reasons the County entered into the agreement to begin with was because the only input an absentee owner has is whether or not to consent to the holding of a referendum, and the County recognized it was conceivable that the City could annex its park whether or not the County consented, in which event the County would have no assurance whatsoever that we would not be hampered in our development of the park. Attorney Brandenburg stated that he had assured the County the agreement was legal and binding and that still is his position; the City Attorney has indicated that is his position also. The Chairman asked the Board members for their comments. Commissioner Lyons wished to restate his position, which is that he voted for the agreement and signing the consent card only on the basis that we should not stand in the way of the citizens having an opportunity to say yes or no; he took no stand for or against annexation. Attorney Brandenburg wished to note that although the County signed and entered into this agreement, the County can be for the annexation, against it, remain neutral, or M 2 M