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Charter Commission January 14, 1999 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Chair Montain stated the State Legislature has required that all cities prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Plan. The Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan has been completed, however,the City Council was unable to get the required 4/5th vote for adoption as required by law. The Comprehensive Plan was forwarded to the Metropolitan Council on a 3/2 vote. Commissioner Montain asked that this issue be discussed at the joint meeting with the City Council. This item was tabled until the April, 1999, meeting. The Comprehensive Plan will be discussed at the Joint Meeting with the City Council. JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL The City Council will determine a date in April, 1999, for a Joint Meeting with the Charter Commission. Items to be discussed will include road reconstruction, five year financial plan, Comprehensive Plan update, and an update of Charter Business. OTHER Commissioner DeMotts distributed a handout on Article 12, Section 5 First Volume, of the Minnesota State Constitution regarding eligibility for Charter Commission Board membership. He noted that the City Charter is more restrictive that the State Statute and asked if this was proper. Commissioner DeMotts will draft specific questions for a lawyer. These questions and a determination on submitting the questions to the League of Cities will be held at the April, 1999, meeting. SET APRIL 8, 1999 AGENDA Road Reconstruction Five Year Plan Charter Language Communication New Business - Minutes, Adoption of Ward System Correct Term System Appearances - John Powell regarding Infastructure ADJOURN MOTION by Commissioner Lane, seconded by Commissioner Trehus, to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, 4