RE: My dilema, The plot thickens....
I'd say that if they ask, try and delay them. Tell them no for now, but maybe down the road..... blah blah blah. Maybe they'll just go away.
If you do decide to say yes, I would lay down STRICT law from the get go, NO drives, NO small bucks, and any other restriction no matter how tiny that you feel is needed. You should not feel bad for having your own land and managing it the way you see fit.