Kmiec v. Town of Spider Lake

The plaintiffs purchased 296 acres of land in the town of Spider Lake on January 29, 1970. The land had some frontage on Clear Lake. They had previously toured the area and decided this 296-acre parcel of land was ideal upon which to make their permanent residence and begin a residential development which would encompass a golf course and clubhouse. Prior to purchasing the property, Mr. Kmiec spoke with the town chairman, William Bostrand, to determine whether the ordinances of the town of Spider Lake would permit his proposed development. Bostrand told him that the town ordinance would not…