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COUNCIL MINUTES June 8, 2009 <br />DRAFT <br />224 the way are all those who have voiced their opinion through the process, for and against. He is <br />225 impressed by the process as it has been inclusive and well representative. Regarding affordable <br />226 housing, it is offensive to be exclusive in that area since it is important to many different people, <br />227 including seniors and young workers who need places to live. No one is supporting fast growth <br />228 or low quality; that just doesn't represent anyone's goal. He asked staff to clarify what action <br />229 this evening would represent. <br />230 <br />231 Consultant Schlicting explained that the council is not allowed at this point to adopt the Plan. <br />232 The motion is for preliminary approvaL After tonight, staff will incorporate the changes <br />233 explained in the staff report into the Plan, send the Plan to the Metropolitan Council, who will <br />234 undoubtedly make some requests for additional information but eventually return the document <br />235 to the city for final approval. If the council finds that they want to make a fundamental change to <br />236 the Plan, it would have to be re- reviewed by the Metropolitan Council. <br />237 <br />238 A council member thanked everyone involved in the process. There have been many dedicated <br />239 people involved in the process who have broadly represented the community. There was two <br />240 years of volunteer work. Thanks were also offered to staff and the consultant for their effort <br />241 working on the Plan. The product is a good piece of work. <br />242 <br />243 A council member added that the Plan would be good for Lakeville, Woodbury or Burnsville but <br />244 not Lino Lakes. <br />245 <br />246 Motion carried on a roll call vote as follows: Yeas: Stoltz, Gallup, O'Donnell, Bergeson; Nays: <br />247 Reinert. <br />248 <br />249 UNFINISHED BUSINESS, <br />250 <br />251 There was no lmfinished business. <br />252 <br />253 NEW BUSINESS <br />254 <br />255 8A. Approval of May 4, 2009 Council Work Session Minutes. Council Member <br />256 O'Donnell absent <br />257 <br />258 8B. Approval of May 4, 2009 Special Council Meeting (portion closed) Minutes. <br />259 Council Member O'Donnell absent <br />260 <br />261 Council Member Stoltz moved to approve the May 4, 2009 minutes as presented. Council <br />262 Member Gallup seconded the motion. Motion carried. Council Member O'Donnell abstained <br />263 from voting. <br />• <br />• <br />