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• <br /> The value of the surrounding land for <br /> agricultural use would not change at all for that <br /> purpose. It is possible that, at some future date, <br /> the use of the land could change. This change would <br /> only come as a result of increased value of the land <br /> and at a time when the farmer or investor eventually <br /> felt that the value of the land had increased to a <br /> point it was no longer economical to continue farming <br /> it. This type of project, as I think will become <br /> clear later, will not negatively impact the use of the <br /> surrounding land for agricultural purposes. <br /> 2) It is my feeling, and I might add the feeling of the <br /> vast majority of the town residents who voted last <br /> Tuesday May 16, 1989, that this is a sorely needed <br /> facility and an asset to the town people and its <br /> neighbors. <br /> An attractive Town Hall/Park Complex would not only be <br /> an asset to the town 's residents, but it would also <br /> increase perceived value of the town by outsiders. It <br /> would give an impression of interest by the Town <br /> Residents in good, clean, workable public facilities, <br /> thus giving an overall perception of value to the <br /> town. <br /> 3) The increased value brought about by park and <br /> recreational facilities is even more evident when you <br /> look at specific examples of how people perceive value <br /> of land adjoining these facilities. There is not a <br /> developed plat of land in Dane County that I know of <br /> where the property adjoining, or with direct access <br /> to, public park and recreation facilities did not sell <br /> at a premium compared to properties not adjoining such <br /> facilities. <br /> Every developer or individual I have known when <br /> selling their properties have flaunted the park and <br /> recreational facilities in and around their plats. <br /> Also, in many instances, when public bodies were not <br /> interested in acquiring additional park type lands the <br /> developers have taken it upon themselves to develop <br /> their own system of parks, recreational areas and <br /> meeting facilities. Developments like Cherry Wood, <br /> Walnut Grove, Wexford Village, Oakbridge and virtually <br /> every successful -o- lot line or PCDSIP project in the <br /> county have developed their own facilities. They have <br /> done this to provide open areas, green space, <br /> recreational and meeting facilities for their future <br /> owners use but most importantly to add value to their <br /> properties and developments. <br /> 2 <br />