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Planning & Zoning Board October 14, 1998 Page 10 should they decide to suggest any changes. That recommendation with the list of recommended changes will be presented to the Council for their consideration. Jerry Linder, 7413 Peltier Lake Drive, noted the location of his property which is zoned as Low density, sewered Residential and asked what the proposal is to extend sewer into this area. Mr. Powell stated there is a large gravity trunk sewer on the southwest quadrant of I -35 and Main Street as well as a lift station which can be used to service that area. Peter Coil, Bloomington, stated Staff has thoroughly outlined the Comprehensive Plan which is the City's window of the future. He commented that this is a significant responsibility to plan for today, tomorrow, and the future. Mr. Coil agreed with the previous comment on the need to make a plan as best can be determined and also the need to be pragmatic to realize a change may be needed. He stated this is especially critical when planning for housing. He stated he works in this area and believes it is critical to provide the needed variety of housing stock to assure the community remains viable. He commented on how the economy and lifestyles have changed and stated there are increasing numbers of seniors with increasing life spans and younger households that want to move back into the community so environmental and aesthetically pleasing environments like Lino Lakes will be attractive. He stated he supports the moderate growth plan which is a reasonable balancing act between the more aggressive goals of the Metropolitan Council but realizes the legitimate concern of residents to protect the environmental resources that exist. Mr. Coil stated a concern was raised about the suitability of soils for development. He presented an analysis prepared by Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc., an environmental consultant, providing strong evidence showing the soils are indeed generally buildable. He requested that this document be entered it into the record. He stated he met with City Staff earlier this week and Mr. Wessel outlined an exciting prospect for the development of the Town Center which involves funding and will be terrific for the community. He suggested that outlined delineated land uses in the Town Center footprint may be premature. Mr. Coil noted it may be wise to wait until the consulting process is completed before those lines are drawn within the Town Center. He suggested a supplemental Plan overlay which is based on the input and recommendation of the professional consultant may be an option. He noted this consultant has been hired to assure the Plan meets the goals and needs of housing. Mr. Wessel stated there is no question the Town Center plan will be revisited and Staff wants flexibility in how to proceed with that which may include the PDO process. Mr. Brixius stated nothing precludes the City from reexamining it in the future and making adjustments. He indicated that the current Plan identifies the general parameters of what the City is trying to accomplish and serves the City's purpose. • • •