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Aug. 21, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board was called to order at 8:10 P.M. on August 21, 1974 by Chairman Karth. Members pre- sent; Kelling, Shearen, Lombardi, L'Ailler, Hill. Mr. Nadeau will be late. Mr. Marier was also present. Mr. Kelling moved to approve the minutes of the July 17, 1974 meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried. Mr. Prokop presented the Board with a revised petition concerning the improvemeet of 'Lakeview' Avenue in the Otter Lake Hills plat. This petition requests the City to improve the street and that the abutting pro- perties be assessed. Mr. Karth said at the present time the City is not in a financial position to issue bonds to cover this improvement. Mr. Prokop asked if bonding wasn't the normal way of handling this with the assessments against the property owners and was told, Yes. He then asked if there was some way this could be placed on a priority list so that when bond- ing was feasible, this could be handled in the normal sequence. Mr. Marier said the main needs of the City at the present time is sewers and here you would have to take into consideration the needs of many against the needs of three persons. Mr. Prokop understood this and agreed. He asked if it was possible to get a favorable recommendation from this Board, pending favorable bonding capabalities. Mr. Karth felt this could be delayed an indefinite period and oould possibly put a burden on a future Board. He suggested that the property owners install this street themselves as suggested by the Attorney. The cost would be much less. Mr. Junkis questioned the legality of installing a street abutting property that is not owned by the persons installing the street. Mr. Kelling felt this was something that would have to be discussed with the Council and the Attorney. He felt that the Council would not turn down a reasonable plan to improve a street. West St. should be widened by 30' and also brought up to City standards. Mr. Junkis asked, if this street is put in by private parties, then it must be turned over to the City before the City will assume maintanence? He was told, Yes. If it is not turned over to the City, can the property owners use the street? Yes, it can be used, but no building permits will be issued. Mr. Prokop said that his property does not reach to an existing street, can he go in front of another property owners' land with the proposed street improvements?