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FlyguyAL 
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Posted on: Apr. 21 2006,7:26 pm |
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From the Sun. Apr. 16 Tribune article
| Quote | There are already 34 potential commitments for lots at Eagles' Rest, with 10 of the most expensive already called for, Dustin and Scott LaFavre said. ...
Scott LaFavre said it is called Eagles' Rest because the eagles, like highly successful adults, soar high and many of the people who live there will be needing a good place to rest. He hopes the development will attract people who retire from the Mayo Clinic or from other well-paying employers in the region. |
From the Fri. Apr. 21 Tribune Article
| Quote | | LaFavre said he had received about 35 letters of interest for lots in Eagles' Rest, some of which came from members of the golf club. |
So, A week ago it was "34 potential commitments" attracting money from out of town.
Over the last week the number jumped to 35 and now some come from golf club members. I wonder how many are from AL residents who are not club members? I wonder if anyone from out of town is included in the 35?
Hopefully more answers are forthcoming. For those who read on-line, the print AL trib has a side note that continuing coverage is coming in the Sunday edition. 
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Liberal
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Posted on: Apr. 22 2006,2:03 am |
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(KAAL) -- According to one Albert Lea city council member, some members of the Albert Lea Country Club have hired a lawyer to look into their concerns about the possible closing of the club...
...Albert Lea City Council Member Vern Rasmussen says he is concerned there is no market for high-end lots in Albert Lea and bringing in more would damage the Albert Lea housing market.
http://www.kaaltv.com/article/view/99200/
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Is he speaking as a member of the council, or as a member of "the club"?
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GEOKARJO
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Posted on: Apr. 22 2006,10:17 am |
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For Christ sakes you couldn't save CAP Emmons you can't Save the Country Club, So much for big boy toys.
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TameThaTane
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Posted on: Apr. 22 2006,10:36 am |
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This guy lives in la-la land. First of all, "Eagles Rest" is a misleading concept. It assumes wealthy individuals are like Eagles. Perched high up in their nest, waiting to swoop down and kill their prey...when most successful individuals are those who are able to work well with others.
Still, it is very rare that a developer gets the opportunity to turn a almost 100 year old golf course into housing. This is prime land to be sure and the lots will sell for the asking price. Today we have the very wealthy and the poor. The middle class has shrunk considerably and we see this dynamic in housing.
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jimhanson
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Posted on: Apr. 22 2006,12:17 pm |
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Not advocating for or against--just making the observation that the Country Club has some experience in selling their land and turning it into homes. 
The Country Club originally was in Shoreland Heights--the land alongside the lake became valuable for homes, so they moved West a few blocks to develop the site they are on today. The "main drag" in Shoreland is still called "The Fairway". The IRONY--it is happening AGAIN. 
To NOT allow the buyer and seller to complete their deal would smack of the "eminent domain" fiasco of the Supreme Court--letting a government agency decide the "best" use of private land. Most people did NOT like that decision.
In this case, consider the plight of the seller--he has a plot of land--it is losing money as a golf course--and there are those who oppose letting him do anything else there BUT golf. What is he supposed to do--continue to lose money? What next--telling farmers they can only sell their land only to farmers?
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hymiebravo
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Posted on: Apr. 22 2006,12:51 pm |
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hymiebravo
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Posted on: Apr. 22 2006,1:01 pm |
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MADDOG
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Posted on: Apr. 22 2006,6:01 pm |
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Not saying whether I'm for or against at this time. I am concerned about the developer, though.
Sunday's article
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cea
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Posted on: Apr. 23 2006,2:53 am |
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It's funny how people get all worked up over grass, but not over one of the stats largest auditoriums being torn down for a parking lot. (how many people have been hired so far?)
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TameThaTane
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Posted on: Apr. 23 2006,4:10 am |
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Huh...hired for what?
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