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Page 9 Planning and Zoning Commission October 24, 1979 Mr. Heath asked if the Lake Drive/35W area would be in conflict, and,l;lr. Short felt this could actually be a benefit to the users of the park. Mr. Reinert felt the land use plan in itself would imply certain policies. Mr. McLean felt the answer to this question should be no. Mr. Locke suggested adopting a policy limited to the chain of lakes park, as there was no conflict there, and Mr. McLean felt this would be acceptable, and suggested the policy with the county be quoted. Mr. Short indicated Metro Council would be looking at the land use plan and,if they saw a potential conflict, they would look to see if they were addressed in the answers to the questions. if there was no conflict, the policies would not be that important, but Metro' was also looking for the added degree of protection in•the policies. He suggested the policy generally state that Lino Lakes recognizes the chain of lakes regional park and proposes no apparent conflicts with,the proposed land use plan. Futhermore, the city has expressed a willingness to more or less work with the region towards resolving any possible adjacent land use conflicts with that. (2) Existing or planned improvements and projects which may result in tax assessments on regional park property or which may physically impact regional park property. Mr. McLean noted that as there- was nothing there, the only thing that would be appropriate would be street or sewer improve- ments that could be assessed back to the county or regional property. The sewer wp East Shadow Lake Drive was being extended, which would give them access to sewer at some time in the future. Mr. Short noted this would1be available then for the planned clubhouse facility located on the north end of Reshanau Lake. (3) Local parks or trails which connect with or otherwise affect regional, school district, or neighboring local parks or trails, in- cluding a description of where the link is located and the nature of the relationship to the other jurisdiction's facility. Mr. Short pointed out the Burgerman trail and the bike trails would be applicable. It was noted that the West Oaks/Bald Eagle open space property would provide a link from Otter Lake to Bald Eagle Lake, which would be between White Bear Township and Lino Lakes. (4) Indicate if any regional parks will be used as part of the local park system and the function the regional park will need to serve in the local system. Mr. Short noted that in the park plan, the city would already be indicating that use of the regional park willfulfill open space needs. (5) Policies and interim management tools to be incorporated in the implemen- tation program to reserve proposed regional parks and trails designated in the system statement which have not yet been acquired. This was not so much a question as to whether= the city agreed with the systems statement, but rather as to whether anything had been done to reinforce the systems state- ment. It was generally indicated that the answer to this was no. Mr. McLean noted they had sent in alternatives, but this had had no effect, and therefore the city was allowing platting and development, as in the land use plan. He felt the answer to this question should not deteriorate the'city's position. Mr. Gourley felt the answer should directly address the Otter Lake Park, which was proposed as a regional park but not yet -acquired. As far as the city having any tools to help implement the acquisition, the answer would be no, with an explanation of that position. It was felt another direct statement should be made such that the city was not willing to have any other encroachment of regional parks; this could be referenced with the contract the city had with the county. Mr. McLean noted that after these answers were put together, the City Attorney should review them. These answers would also be reviewed by the Planning Commission in November or at an extra meeting early in December. Mr. Gourley indicated that housing policies would be reviewed at the November meeting. Mr. Heath moved to adjourn at 11:30 p.m. Mr. Doocey seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion declared classed.