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°/6 -moi October 19, 1977 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:10 P.M. October 19, 1977 by Chairman Gourley. Members present: Gourley, Reinert, Shearen, Karth. Members absent: Hill, Nadeau, Schwankl. Mr. McLean, Council liason, was also present The minutes of the September 21, 1977 meeting were considered. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean's Report Mr. McLean reported that Mr. Paffel inquired about building a duplex and a pole building on a lot in Otter Lake Estates. He was told this must go through the Planning and Zoning Board since this is an Ag district and is zoned R - 1. He updated the Council on the variance request from Mr. Art Rehbein and reported that the Council had approved all the recommendations of the September 21, 1977 Planning and Zoning Board. The matter of cash in lieu of park land dedication was discussed by the Council and invoked mixed emotions. This matter will come before the Council again October 24, 1977. A meeting between the Lino Lakes City Council, Hugo City Council, Anoka County Open Space and members of the Metro Council Open Space for the purpose of discussing the Otter Lake Regional Park was held October 17, 1977. The Cities of Lino Lakes and Hugo held to a position that the Otter Lake Regional Park be removed from their System Statements. There could be a possibility of negotiating for bike and/or hiking trails through this area but they would remain under direct ownership and control of the Cities. They were told to forget large transfers of land. Mr. Shearen asked if Metro was receptive to our proposals and Mr. McLean said they were passive but did not say, No. There will be another meeting on November 5, 1977 at the Otter Lake Park site to walk the area and look around. Mr. McLean reported that the Council held a strategy meeting October 18, 1977 to prepare for the hearing scheduled for October 24, 1977. Mr. Boland of Metro Council has agreed to meet with our City Council on November 9 here at City Hall to discuss the points of difference. Mr. Donald Allen Mr. Allen did not appear before the Board Mr. Art Rehbein - Variance Mr. Gourley gave Mr. Rehbein a copy of Attorney Landol Locher's opinion on the buildability of the piece of land he is buying from Mrs. Edith Kammerer. He further explained that based on Mr. Locher's letter he felt a building permit could not be issued. Mr. Rehbein said he has retained an attorney and will pursue the matter further. Mr. Gourley said he was welcome to return to the Planning and Zoning Board with further information. Mr. Reinert moved to recommend to Council based on the opinion of Attorney Locher this variance not be granted. Mr. Karth seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.