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Page Four July 17, 1874 graphs and he will check on the possibility of legal action. Mr. Kelling wanted to make a note of the fact that the small trees in front of the Council Chambers are planted too far back under the overhang of the building. They cannot get any rain and should be moved while still small. Mr. Marier said he would report this to the Council. He also reported to the Planning and Zoning Board on two meetings he and Mr. McLean had attendrd with the Metro Council in connection with the Open Space plans of tat agency. They had explained the City's stand that no further lands be acquired in Lino Lakes for Park purposes. They are in the process of getting $40,000,000.00 allocated for the "immediate acquisition" areas, >id these areas range from $6,000.00 per acre down to $300/$400 per acre, which is Lino Lakes. Of all the areas that have been so picked as "imnipc=ati- acquisition" Lino Lakes had made the biggest contribution in acres. Mr. Marler and Mr. McLean emphasizedthe fact that in no way will Lino Lakes give up more land. One of the members at the meeting stipulated "fine for now, hut wk will knock heads again", which tells Mr. Marier their intent is to take more laud in Lino Lakes. Mr. Marier didnot think it would be fair to the people if this were not known. The Committee did make a stag,-- ment that they were not taking any resident homes at this time. The maps also show as taking the entire Otter Lake area. Mr. Marier and Mr. McLean reemphisized the fact that Lino Lakes will not give up any more land for non-taxable purposes. It is Mr. Marier's feeling that they will be back for more land. Mr. Marierefelt that good judgement had been used by this Planning and Zoning Board in asking the people to do what is necessary to have a good development, and now it seems that the Metro Council has put label on our heads until 1990. As a Councilman at this time, he would let the people do as they wish with their property as long as they follow the C":ty Ordinances. He doesnot feel that the Metro Council should be able to dictate to Lino Lakes or any other City, but somehow, they feel they can do this. There had been an open hearing on the 16th of July with about 60 people in attendance, and emphasized how Hennepin County had done such an extraordinanry job of acquiring land for open space. At,nn time did this group make any comments about any other City or area. It was pointed out that there are as many as five Cities have done more than their share for land conservation. Mr. Marier didnot feel that any one of their people and made any contribution. There will be another meeting ofi July 18 at 1:30 P.M. The final contract will be made between Staff people and the Metro Open Space and Trasnsprtation Committees and their final decision will go the the Council at a later date. Mr. Kelling agreed with Mr. Marier saying these are a lot of his own feel- ings along this line and is is his opinion that 2,500 acres of land is enough. Mr. Kelling moved that the Planning and Zoning Board support the sentiments expressed by Mr. Marier. Seconded by Mr. Hill. Motion carried. Mr. Locher reported that he had made some calsulations on the .Otter Lake, Lakeview Street. Using 684.5 as total footage, Mr. LaBuda would have 69.52 frontage and Prokop 30.5% frontage. If you have no petitioners at all, the Council can order the plan. Using 60' per/in. Mr. LaBuda would have 655.35%, Prokop, 285.74% and Junkis 57.44%, so they don't have the