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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting April 6, 1998 Paul addressed the issue of the services and cost of installing the stubs on the lots now as opposed to installing them during future development. Depending on the cost difference, he would prefer only installing the utilities needed for park use at this time. Mr. Johnson informed them that the cost of hooking up the stubs now would be $350-500 as opposed to $1, 000-1, 500 if they waited until the street was put in. He recommended installing the stubs now at the lower cost even if they are not used. Paul agreed with Mr. Johnson that, possibly, they could install two stubs now but he would defer to Mr. Ahrens on that issue . Rick questioned the Board about the dollar amount if they sold the land. He asked them what would be an acceptable figure to consider selling. He stated that even if the amount doubled, in his opinion, it was not an acceptable amount to warrant selling the land. He, also, did not want to leave Mr. Johnson unsure of what their plans were for the land. Jeff questioned the number of homes in relation to the amount of park area. Being unsure of the criteria for parks in relation to the amount of homes in the area, he felt that downsizing the park was unacceptable in this case. Sharon stated that their park land is very special and they are not in favor of losing any of it . Pam added that most of the homes that would be built in that area would be smaller starter homes for young families with children so she also has a concern about the number of homes servicing that one park. Mr. Johnson verified the number of homes that would be in that area at 235, explaining that the park plan does not call for another park where the additional 100 homes would be built. They are envisioning there will be open space in that area. He believed the concern of the Board is that there is a need for as much park land as the City can acquire. He continued stating that he sensed the Board would prefer, if they sell the land, that the land be replaced by other land somewhere in the immediate area. Jeff questioned whether or not there was any other land available and Mr. Johnson confirmed that the current Comprehensive Plan did not identify a need for additional park land in that area. But, if they were encouraged to pursue that option, they would. He explained that there could possibly be some land opened up if the Moliter property is developed, subject to the findings in the Comprehensive Plan. George verified that although the Comprehensive Plan does not indicate a need for more park area, the Plan did not anticipate the development north of the airport. Mr. Johnson stated that 8