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ko The 1987 plan was prepared under different conditions. Residential development, for example had historically been stable with only a slight increase. In addition there was no serious consideration of large scale commercial and industrial development. In fact the main issue of the 1987 plan was matching residential development in rural areas with proper rural development standards. There is some irony in that the copier fluid was hardly bonded to the paper before outside circumstances changed Lino Lakes once and forever. In particular 1987 was the year of the Metropolitan area physically armied in Lino Lakes. Beginning in August of that year, large numbers of land developers and residential builders began making visits to Lino Lakes' City Hall. Inquiries were made regarding land and sewer availability. Questions of zoning, sewer costs, and land ownership were fielded by the city's staff. And, there was enough interest from the builders and developers to invalue the building official, administration, clerk, planner, and consulting engineer. There had never been anything like it before and this interest in the city continues today. By December of 1987 it became clear to the city's elected and 1114� appointed officials that the 1987 plan did not provide the guide necessary for the city's development. The "old" plan addressed many issues that had become irrelevant and did not touch on other options that suddenly have community issues. The men and women serving the city on its council, planning and zoning board, economic development commission, and park board were forced to confront issues without the benefit and luxury of study committees, task forces, and ad hoc committees for the study of whatever. In light of the city's changed conditions these people acted quickly and prudently, addressed the issues as they came and changed the city's policies and ordinances to meet community goals. Among the issues dealt with were: 1. Establishing closer relationships between the council and the advisory boards. This started in January of 1988 with day -long joint meetings and a bus -tour of Lino Lakes and adjacent communities. 2. Creation of the executive housing districts. Completed in the winter of 1988 this action amended the city's zoning map to reserve several high - amenity areas for construction of custom-built homes. 3. Protection of residential property values was also addressed early in 1988 as minimum housing Page 2