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for the subdivision, and for them to retain ownership and maintenance of the property. 5) South County Park property Mr. Ansin has apparently changed his attitude in regard to selling the County the land fronting on Oslo Road for a South County Park. itl*as suggested that Jim Davis and Commissioner Bird make a trip to Miaini°if necessary to talk to Mr. Ansin. In regard to Item 1.- Mini -Car Racetrack, Commissioner Bird advised that the committee wrote the present leaseholder that they had decided to recommend not to renew his lease but seek new proposals, but that he could submit if he wished. He further informed the Board that the present owner is not even in this area; he wants to hire a manager to handle this locally. His present performance record is very poor, however, and as far as the committee is concerned, he is an undesirable tenant. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com missioner Eggert, the Board unanimously declared the mini -car track facility at the Fairgrounds available for lease and authorized staff to begin negotiations with some new operators. Item 2. - Round Island Park, Commissioner Bird informed the Board that Parks Superintendent Rex Hailey already has a crew working on securing the park. Discussion ensued regarding the status of Sebastian Inlet State Park, and Commissioner Bird reported that we have gotten maps from the State which delineate the area. He had believed the best option for the county would be for residents not to have a fee, but he has been informed the state absolutely cannot do that; they have an opinion from the State's Attorney that county residents must be charged alike at all state parks. If county residents can't have free admission, he would at least like to be assured that the money received will be used at the park, and he NOV 151988 46 BOOK 75 FACE 190