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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 22, 1998 <br /> Kim stated that all contracts need to be up to dated. She directed David Pecchia to work _ <br /> with Marilyn to get the contracts updated and establish a policy for reviewing contracts. <br /> She asked if there is a place that the City policies are kept. Marilyn indicated that she has <br /> a file for all City policies. John stated that the City's policies should be kept in a booklet. <br /> Kim asked David Pecchia to report back with an update regarding the contracts and <br /> policies in a month. <br /> Brian stated that he will provide the Council with all development contracts. The <br /> Development department keeps their own files. <br /> COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN UPDATE <br /> Brian stated that on July 23, 1998, 6:00 p.m., a Comprehensive Task Force meeting will <br /> be held regarding Birch Street and transportation policies. On July 30, 1998,a <br /> Comprehensive Task Force meeting will be held in the work session format regarding <br /> Commercial/Industrial development. He encouraged everyone to attend. <br /> Kim asked if the transportation concerns brought up by the Council have been addressed. <br /> Brian stated that revisions are currently being made. Chris suggested that the <br /> Comprehensive Plan be addressed in a moderate growth scenario and a slow growth <br /> scenario. Kim noted that the Comprehensive Plan is an overall copulation of citizens <br /> concerns and will not satisfy all people. Chris suggested that the citizens of Lino Lakes <br /> vote on a moderate growth plan or a slow growth plan. Kim stated that most citizens do <br /> not have the detail and background on what is involved in a Comprehensive Plan. Two <br /> (2) plans are not representative of the citizens of Lino Lakes. <br /> John noted that the Comprehensive Plan is a land use plan and the report should focus on <br /> land use only. <br /> Kim asked Caroline and Chris to contribute their ideas to the plan. She felt it is very <br /> important to not fragment the community. She asked that the Council come to some <br /> consensus because the Council provides the leadership for the community. The <br /> Comprehensive Plan Task Force cannot start over with a new plan. They need to make <br /> the current plan work so everyone can live with it. Kim encouraged Chris and Caroline to <br /> participate in the Comprehensive Plan discussions. Chris stated that his ideas have been <br /> met with roadblocks. He stated the current plan will not have full support of the Council. <br /> He asked about regulatory mechanisms of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Kim stated that regulatory mechanisms within the plan are being addressed. There are <br /> many pieces to the Comprehensive Plan. It will involve goals and reviews. Chris stated <br /> that he believes the City can achieve all its goals with a slow growth plan. <br /> John asked for an update regarding Birch Street. Brian stated that there has been a lot of <br /> confusion regarding Birch Street. Birch Street will be directly addressed at the next <br /> Comprehensive Plan meeting. Chris asked how much influence the City has regarding <br /> 5 <br />