Thursday, January 26, 2006

Would golf course sale violate state law?

From The Mirror:
Royal Oak residents opposed to the possible sale of Normandy Oaks Golf Course say that state law would prevent such a sale.

The city, however, does not think the law would hinder the sale if the City Commission ultimately decides to sell the land.

"I don't think there is anything in the master plan that says it is needed or has to be a golf course," Plan Director Tim Thwing said.

If the commission eventually decides to sell the course and city attorneys decide that the sale would violate state law, Thwing said, the Plan Commission could modify the master plan to take out the course.
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