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MINUTES September 1, 1983 Five Star Mr. Licht reported that the Management Company for the Five Star Mobilehome Mobilehome Court would like to purchase the City's property on Court Twin Lake Blvd. in order to expand the trailer court. The Planner stated that he is not in agreement with the lay -out the company is suggesting. The Planner Commented that the quality of a development is questionable next to a trailer court. The Planner felt that expansion of the trailer court could be buffered from Twin Lake Blvd. whereas single family would be open to the street. Mrs. Timmons pointed out that during the winter the trailers can be seen from the road presently. The Planner felt it would be possible to intensify the buffering so that the trailers would not be seen at any time. The Planner felt that there would be nothing wrong with the City requiring double -wide lots. The Planner pointed out that the City has the property for sale. Prior to proceeding any further, the Planner has suggested to the management company that they come in with a concept plan. The Planner pointed out that it would be possible to get 10 double - wide lots on the property. Mr. DeLonais commented that a similar proposal was turned down years ago because the residents in the area were opposed to it. Hrs. Kingsbury asked how ;nuch revenue this would bring in to the City. Mrs. Timmons asked if it would be a problem to have ten trailers serviced for fire protection by the City of Little Canada and the rest serviced by Vadnais Heights. The Planner felt that some sort of agreement would have to be worked out between the two cities. The Planner did not know what revenue the property would generate. Mrs. Timmons asked how long the property has been available. The Planner did not know this. Mr. Licht stated that he did not see anything wrong with telling the company what the City wants or with putting stipulations on the development. The City has the power to restrict the deed of the property. Mrs. Timmons pointed out that the property could he left for open space. The Planner stated that open space means maintenance for the City and liability for the City. Page —5--