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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD <br />JUNE 14, 1995 <br />$50,000 and $60,000, the Committee did not feel this to <br />be a wise expenditure. <br />Ms. Sullivan introduced Ms. Janice Stemig from the Growth <br />Planning Advisory Group. She stated that rather than <br />provide specific recommendations the committee has <br />decided to provide overall concepts for the community. <br />Ms. Stemig indicated citizens must be willing to speak <br />out for their beliefs and be willing to work towards them <br />in regards to the planning and development goals of the <br />City. <br />Ms. Stemig noted all projects will take careful planning <br />and review in regards to quality and benefit to the whole <br />community. The City should promote a sense of identity <br />that captures the unique attributes that Lino Lakes has <br />to offer within the City. <br />Ms. Stemig indicated the City should promote a sense of <br />community by encouraging communications between citizens, <br />city government, and citizen groups throughout the City. <br />She suggested review and revision of City planning <br />documents so they benefit the whole of the community and <br />address a healthy mix of residential /commercial and <br />industrial development. This would also create a <br />balanced tax base. <br />Ms. Stemig indicated the City should establish and <br />monitor quality architectural standards for development. <br />Ms. Stemig indicated Lino Lakes should encourage creative <br />use of zoning options and design of residential <br />neighborhoods so as to utilize and preserve the natural <br />environment in the most advantageous way, including the <br />creation of "green space ". <br />Mr. Schones indicated all the suggestions are reasonable, <br />but they could have been laid out during the first forum. <br />He asked if there were any more specific recommendations <br />from the group. <br />Ms. Stemig indicated the committee could not predict the <br />future economy, so specific numbers regarding development <br />were avoided. <br />Mr. Schones inquired as to what is meant by balance. Ms. <br />Stemig indicated with the help of the Planning and Zoning <br />Board, City Council and the experts this can be more <br />specifically defined. <br />Chair Pro -Tem Robinson indicated the dilemma is how are <br />the goals achieved. The Planning and Zoning Board rely <br />upon the recommendations of the experts. <br />Hearing no further public comment, Chair Pro -Tem Robinson <br />CLOSED the Open Mike Portion of the meeting at 6:43 <br />