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• • Planning & Zoning Board December 8, 1999 Page 10 with the developer on the trail corridor to be part of any vacating action. He noted the greenway which follows the creek. Ms. Lane asked if Lino Lakes will continue to serve these residences once Hugo's system is in place. Mr. Powell explained that a valve would be installed at the border and the water supply will be closed once available from Hugo. Ms. Carlson stated her concern about the need for trees on the Lino Lake's side if Elmcrest is closed off with a trail on a portion of Elmcrest. She stated that another concern is traffic patterns since this would cut off a north/south route. She noted the West Oaks area in the southeast corner uses Elmcrest for their access. Ms. Carlson stated that closing Elmcrest will also close off the best emergency vehicle route to the southeast corner of Lino Lakes. Mr. Powell stated this development would be coordinated wi olice and fire departments as well as other City staff. Ms. Carlson asked if a bridge over the freeway A ' der . Mr. Powell stated he has not seen that option presented in any of the . He stated that a traffic review and public safety review would be nece crest is considered for closure. Mr. Dunn stated this involves two dis '' d one question is whether the City wants additional revenue from sell' stated that he sees little objection to not opening up the entire area and s i m water as possible. He stated that it is naive to think that having water in o ercial area would attract development away from Lino Lakes since sewer main issue and a water well can be constructed for $10,000. Mr. Powell state well would cost much more than $10,000. Mr. Dunn stated tha e closing of Elmcrest is a different issue and the City will need to decide what will hap en with the strawberry patch. If it is to be a commercial or industrial area, then Elmcrest will be needed to serve that property. Mr. Dunn stated that Lino Lakes already has a reciprocal agreement with Centerville and if their water pressure goes down, Lino Lakes will make money selling them water. He stated his support to sell water to Hugo to generate revenue. Chair Schaps stated that he also supports providing water service so the City can sell water to Hugo. C. EDAC Update Mr. Johnson stated he is the liaison with the Economic Development Advisory Committee and within the last month they decided to become more proactive. Since Mr.