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January 18, 1978 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:07 P.M. January 18, 1978 by Mr. Gourley. Members present: Gourley, Reinert, Mattson, Hill, Shearen. Members absent: Schwankl, Karth. Mr. McLean, Council liaison was also present. The November 16, 1977 minutes were considered. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The minutes of the December 21, 1977 meeting were considered. Since there was not a quorum at the meeting, the minutes need not be approved. Election of Officers Mr. Shearen nominated Mr. Gourley as Chairman of the 1978 Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Reinert moved that nominations cease and the Clerk cast the unanimous ballot for Mr. Gourley. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert nominated Mr. Hill as Vice - Chairman of the 1978 Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Shearen moved that nominations cease and the Clerk cast an unanimous ballot for Mr. Hill. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean's Report Mr. McLean reported the Council action on December 27, 1977 on the December 21, 1977 Planning and Zoning Board recommendations. Mr. McLean also noted that Mr. LeVessebr had appeared at the January 9, 1978 Council meeting and his request for a variance to split his lot with the provision that the easterly lot could not be built upon until municipal utilities were available. Mr. McLean noted Mr. Burman, County Commissioner, had appeared at the January 9, 1978 Council meeting and was questioned concerning the Jonathan Home for Boys in the Anoka County Regional Park. The City Clerk is to schedule another meeting with Mr. Burman regarding this matter. The Board was brought up to date regarding the position of West Shadow Lake Drive. It is complete and has been accepted for City maintenance. Mr. McLean described the property that will be acquired from Drovers State Bank for park dedication in Country Lakes. The land is located south of the creek on 7th Avenue and contains approximately 22 acres. It will have a picnic area, possibly a beach area and boat launching area but no set ballfields. Mr. McLean updated the situation regarding the proposed Otter Lake Regional Park. At this time Metro Open Space is requesting a 27 acre site belonging to Mr. Blomquist. The Council has invited Mr. Blomquist to the January 23rd Council meeting so that he may express his feelings about this matter. Mr. Mattson asked Mr. McLean what would happen if Metro Council does not approve of the Council's actions or decisions? Where will it all end? Mr. McLean described the agreement this City has with the Anoka County Open Space and the County's Resolution regarding not taking any more land for open space. Mr. Mattson asked if Metro Council would take the City to Court. Mr. McLean felt they would not go that far. Mr. Shearen asked Mr. McLean if the Council would object if a property owner wanted to sellhis land to Metro Open Space. Mr. McLean said that this situation has not occurred and would have to wait and see.