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Swapping land . Not all members of Midland council are in favour of swapping land fronting on the westerly shore of Little Lake for a chunk of land at T. M. McCullough Park. However that is one of four proposals contained in a new presentation to both Midland council and the town's board of parks management. It is understood the matter will be discussed at some length Monday night during a regular council meeting and later at a joint meeting of municipal council and the parks board. Meanwhile because of the importance of the latest proposal of Szeliga Investments Limited, as prepared by the firm's legal counsel (Frederick W. Hacker of Midland) it is being reprinted here at this time: Background Information By submission to the Planning and Development, Parks and Recreation Com- mittee of the Municipal Council of the Cor- poration of the Town of Midland on Aug. 17, 1981, Szeliga Invest- ments Limited ("'Szeliga") proposed to acquire from the Cor- poration of the Town of Midland ("the Town") part of the McCullough Park lands. The lands affected by the proposal have a frontage of five hundred feet (500') on Georgian Bay, contain an area of 4.95 acres of land and 2.75 acres of water lot and are shown outlined in red on a sketch at- tached _ hereto as Schedule "A", The original sub- mission with respect to the project was made to the Parks and Recreation, Planning Development Comm- ittee on Jan. 12, 1981, at 4. -p.m., dy, aheter Mielzynski and William Moffet on behalf of Szeliga. The proposal was brought back to that Committee at a meeting of Aug. 17, 1981, at which Committee members and other members of Council were present. The matter was further discussed by members of Council at a special meeting of Thursday, Aug. 20, 1981, at which counsel for Szeliga was invited to attend At a meeting of the Midland Board of Parks Management held Sept. 3, 1981, the development proposal of Szeliga was reviewed. The issue has con- tinued to occupy municipal and _ public attention and A further submission" -is hereby proposed. Proposal Szeliga wishes to propose for the con- sideration of the Cor- poration of the Town of Midland, the following alternative with respect to the acquisition by Szeliga of part of the McCullough Park lands: 1. Szeliga would acquire the lands by paying to the Cor- poration of the Town of Midland, the fair value of the lands, said valuation to be dependent upon the nature and extent of restrictions imposed on the lands by the Cor- poration of the Town of Midland; or a; Szeliga would undertake and agree in consideration of the transfer to Szeliga of part of the McCullough Park lands, to develop the balance of the McCullough Park lands in a manner to be dic- tated by the Municipal Council and Board of Parks Management of the Corporation of the Town of Midland; or 3. Szeliga would transfer to the Cor- poration of the Town of Midland, 'title to lands west of (behind) that part of the McCullough Park which would be retained by the Cor- poration of the Town of 'Midland, to enlarge the available land for dex:elopment of McCullough Park; or 4. Szeliga would exchange ownership of a parcel of land in Lot 104, Concession 1, Town of Midland, fronting on the westerly shore of Little Lake, for that part of McCullough Park shown on Schedule "'B". Land Exchange for Land on the Westerly Shore of Little Lake Szeliga is prepared to convey to the Cor- poration of the Town of Midland ownership of a parcel of land consisting of an area Of 33.15 acres, with a frontage of 1,786 on Little Lake. A right-of-way providing access to the said lands would be provided over the southerly 30' of Lot 104, Concession 1, (Old Survey), Township of Tiny, from Highway 27. Benefits of Land Exchange The following benefits with respect to this proposal are submitted: 1. The Town would receive in excess of 33 acres in exchange for less than 5 acres of land. 2. The Town would be receiving approxim- ately one thousand, eight hundred feet (1,800') of water fron- tage in exchange for five hundred feet (500') of water frontage. 3. While the Town would be giving up water frontage on Georgian Bay in ex- change for water frontage on Little Lake, the Town would be retaining the majority of the McCullough Park water frontage area which would still be available for future development. 4. Ownership of this area fronting on Little Lake would give the Town further control over the Little Lake water shed area. 5. Ownership of this 33 acre parcel fronting on Little Lake would have environmental benefits for the Town of Midland in the preservation of Little Lake. 6. The 33 acre site is closer to centres of population in the Town of Midland. 7. The 33 acre site is accessible to the area which the Town is in the process of annexing and would provide park land close to the new development in that area. 8. The Town of Midland presently owns 25 acres of land in Lot 103, Concession 1, im- mediately south of the 33 acre parcel. These lands appear landlocked and are not being used by the Town of Midland at the present time. The acquisition of the 33 acre site would provide access to the 25 acre parcel in Lot 103 and would open that sub- stantial additional land for municipal park development. Accor- dingly, 58 acres is being made accessible for development. 9. The Little Lake site would be available for varied forms of park development. In ad- dition to actual water front park land along the eighteen hundred feet (1,800') of water frontage, there could he varied park uses of the balance of the lands, including hiking trails, horseback riding areas, playing fields, picnic sites, and wilderness areas. With the larger area and varying land forms available numerous themes could be developed in the park. 10. Because of the nature of the terrain of the 33. acre site, development would be less expensive than development of the 5 acre McCullough Park stie. 11. The Town would retain the balance of the McCullough Park site (the more favourable part of McCullough Park) for future park development and would in fact have an ad- ditional site for development by the land exchange. 12. There are also the benefits of the development itself which must be con- sidered in order to give CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT SPECIAL during November only *20.00 with this coupon you get 1 - 5x7 extra PHOTO BOX 73 Main Street Penetang, Ontario Tel: 549-7697 for 1 - 8x10 and 2 - 5x7 for 1 - 8x10 and 4 - 4x5 Page 2, Friday, November 6, 1981 full consideration to the proposal, including: (a) The construction and employment benefits of the proposed development; (b) The permanent jobs created with the proposed new development; (c) The psychological benefits of development in Midland; (d) The commercial benefits to the area. Other Questions Surrounding The Development Proposal There have been a number of issues and questions arising in the consideration of the Szeliga proposal to which Szeliga wishes to respond as follows: als What does the development include? The proposal includes the following: (a) The construction of a restaurant / wine bar facility on the site of the old Georgian Lodge; (b) The construction of approximately forty (40) single family dwellings on one acre sites; (c) The con- struction of a private marina facility; (d) Lynda Sharp - Shanna Downer, experience. Make-up Artist, perience, Grace Hill Standing: experience. latest of four proposais eveloper unveils this week The construction of recreational facilities including tennis courts; (e) The provision for residents of interior walking paths; 2. Are full plans of the proposal available? The acquisition of the McCullough Park land is fundamental to the development. Without ownership of the McCullough Park land this development as proposed will not proceed. Szeliga is prepared to expend the considerable funds necessary to present final and formal plans as soon as its land asembly is completed, including receipt of an indication from the Corporation of the Town of Midland that the waterfront Iands are available. Before any actual subdivision develop- ment could proceed, the Town would have to approve full plans and designs. \ 3. When would the whole' project be completed? The project would proceed in stages with the restaurant facility being con- structed first, work undertaken on the water front site second and the subdivision and sale of lands and ultimate construction of residences subseque- ntly. The formal timing of each phase would be dependent upon ser- vicing requirements and would be part of subdivision _negotiati- ons. 4. What if Szeliga can not acquire the waterfront? Ownership of the waterfront is integral to the project. Without it, this project will not proceed. 5. Could the park land _ remain public and be hsared by Szeliga and the public? purposes of the type of develop-ment conte- mplated that is not an option. Absolute ownership of the waterfront is essential. 6. Is this the kind of development Midland For the . wants me! (For heaven's sake, Thank You, Midland You gave me my Start, now another station Dave Munroe & Marilyn can you believe that!) Top Row: Tom Bourgeois - 5 yrs. experience, 22 yrs. experience, Sherry Burrage, Junior Stylist - V2 yr. experience, Junior Bottom Row: Kelly Roy - - 10 yrs. experience. lL. eRe Bea Offord - 15 yrs. experience, Larry Bourgeois, 15 yrs. experience, has been with the Hairquarters for 1 year, Kim Mitchell - 2yrs. experience. Sitting: Wendy Plitz-5 yrs. THE STRAND AND HAIR QUARTERS Would Like to Invite You Stylist - 1 yr. Linda Lorette, 22 yrs. ex- To come in and see all the new fashions for fall. The staff from the Strandand Hair Quarters are a team that are keeping up with the different hairstyles for all age groups of today. The Strand offers many services like make-up applications, acrylic nails, manicures, total facials, eyebrow arching, ear piercing perms, colors, and hairstyling, but the big thing they hopeto introduce within the next month is a new product called cellulite wrap where women can come in, have the service and loose up to 3 to 12 inches ina full body wrap. They have recently returned from a two day seminar where they were educated on the newest hairstyles, techniques, and new products. attended classes taught by professional cosmotologists who represent Canada in other countries for its fashion progress. Some of the cosmotologists were Karen Marks, Anthony Comprise, Brenda Lee, Sasillia Johnson, and many others. What to look for in the coming months: Perms are definitely still in but with more fullness, body, and movement, the layered look for long hair, and believe it or not the roller sets are coming back because they give you a longer hold than blow dryers and ironing. wants?That question must be answered by the individual Board, Committee and Council members. Much has been said about: the project, the proponents and the prospective residents. Midland must decide whether it wishes to eContinued on Page 3 with us. HOLY CROSS Evangelical Lutheran Church @ Sundays ATHENIAN HALL 10:30 a.m. Rev. Paul A. Schult, Pastor They THE STRAND A.E. Lepage Mall Hwy No. 27, Midland 926-7632 HAIR QUARTERS UNISEX 316 Midland Ave. Midland, Ontario 526-7467 PSP RATIONS LTE = © AER