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December 17, 1980 Planning and Zoning Page Two Bald Eagle Lake. There is a single family development in White Bear Town- ship that has no park area. Lino Lakes has West Oaks and Arbor Lake in the area now being developed and the City of Lino Lakes does have lands for park use in that area. Mr. Short felt there could be discussion about a cooperative venture of the two communities to develop a park in that area. After some discussion, Mr. Prokop moved to approve the changes as recommended by the Planner. Seconded by MR. Johnson. Motion carried. Mr. Reinert said he had a concern that he would like to discuss with Mr. Schumahcer before the agenda. He said he understood that a special Planning and Zoning Board meeting had been scheduled for the 7th of January and he asked for the reasons why it was scheduled. Mr. Schumacher explained that the office has a cut -off time before which, all materials to be presented to the P &Z Board must be in the office. This special use permit request came in too late to be included on this agenda. Mr. Reinert asked if the cut -off date was Monday and Mr. Schumahcer said, yes, Mr. Reinert asked if this request had been delivered on Monday, Mr. Schumacher said, yes, but late in the afternoon after the packets had been prepared. MR. Reinert insisted, that technically, this special use permit request, have been included on this agenda. r. Reinert felt that preferential treatment was being give to certain persons in the community. Mayor Gourley explained that this City has 60 days in which to consider this request in compliance with the Court order. The special meeting was set early in January in order to allow time for a 2nd meeting it is becomes necessary. This matter must be concluded, one way or the other, by January 25th. Mr. Reinert questioned the orginazation of the P &Z for the coming year, Also, when are the appointments made for the new year. Mayor Gourley said appointemnts may be made at any time, but are usually done at the 1st meeting in January, or at a special meeting called soon after the 1st of the year for just that purpose since all terms expire on December 31st. Mr. Larry Johnson, said he resented having to read about a scheduled special meeting of the P &Z in the paper - he had not been consulted as to whether he could be present or not. Mr. Johnson also questioned Mayor Gourley on the extent the Council is spending City funds for legal action. Mayor Gourley said the funds are benig expended to defend the Council's position on the Special use permit. Mayor Gourley explained the action of the court and the ruling establishing the 110 0 day time frame for the conclusion of the matter. Mrs. Schwankl asked the Chairman to begin the meeting and dispense with this discussion since this is not an agenda item for this evening.