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5.. <br />the Village. There was discussion on a perculation pond as a temporary measure. Mr. Summers stated that it was not feasible for them to go ahead and get involved <br />with engineering problems until there is an indication of approval from us. Mr. <br />Van Housen mentioned that under Ordinance 21C, plans should be well designed and <br />worked out before presentation to the P&Z and Council. He recommended that no <br />hearings be held unless this was done. <br />There was considerable discussion on the impact of 500 trailers on the school <br />district and taxes. Mr. McKean read a letter from Mr. Hankerson, Superintendent <br />of School Dist. #12, giving statistics showing the breakdown of mobile home taxes <br />as distributed to schools, etc. <br />Mr. Karth and Mrs. Chrystal Abiman discussed trailer owners buying homes and the <br />ratio of children in trailers compared to single family housing. Mr. Rehbein <br />mentioned that 500 trailers won't help our tax base -- the bigger the trailer, the <br />larger the family. Mbr. Joe Summers stated that if taxes are more important to <br />Lino Lakes—forget it. Planning & Zoning members felt taxes are more important <br />to the persons who have to pay them. Mr. Hill stated that with the possibility <br />of the metropolitan airport coming, Lino Lakes couldn't take anything like this <br />trailer court as it would be too much indebtedness for our 750 dwellings to absorb <br />and would overextend our tax base. <br />At this point, Mr. McLean recapped the important points mentioned in the hearing. <br />He felt we were now in a position to make a motion; choice of acception, rejection, <br />or tabling for future reference of the Engineer and Planner to study. <br />Mr. Husnik moved to table the matter so that we could meet with the Planner and <br />the Engineer. Mr. Karth seconded this motion. There was discussion on this. <br />Mr. Locher stated that the Council could continue their hearings based on the <br />lack of a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning. They could make a decision or <br />continue the matter, but they would have to take some action to preserve the <br />notices. <br />Mr. McLean asked Mr. Gotwald how long it would take to make a feasibility study. <br />Mr. Gotwald felt it was unnecessary since sewer studies bad been made and the <br />Lakeview area was the key in this matter. There had been no request for sewer. <br />The line would cost about $660,000.00. There were no technical problems and the <br />proposed mobile home court line could be turned around. If they used a force <br />main, it would be pretty expensive -- 2 1/2 miles of line, a big lift station and <br />a 30" line under the freeway. <br />Mr. Van Housen was concerned with the number of variances. It was unusual to ask <br />for so many, but they had some good ideas. If we table the matter because of not <br />wanting to make a decision, the Village shouldn't do this work as the cost should <br />be borne by the developer. He further stated if we feel we will deny it anyhow, <br />make the decision now. <br />Mr. Husnik retracted his previous motion and moved to recommend to the Council <br />that they deny the issuance of a special use permit for the trailer court and <br />the request for rezoning to commercial by Mr. Gilbert Menkveld based on the over- <br />crowding of the schools, the rapid boom in population, lack of sewer, no definite <br />plans for facilities, and the large number of variances requested. Motion <br />seconded by Mr. Rehbein. Carried unanimously. <br />Mr. Summers stated that it had been their pleasure. The hearing closed at <br />10:08 p.m.