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• pace of new residential development, establishing higher standards for design of new neighborhoods and protecting the city's valuable natural amenities. Without the interim ordinance in place, new residential development must be reviewed and approved under old rules that are inconsistent with the new Comprehensive Plan. When the ordinance revisions are complete the city will have stronger controls so that it can be proactive rather than reactive when future plats come to the city for approval. The interim ordinance will also give city staff a greater opportunity to concentrate on this revision of the zoning and subdivision codes. Staff is dedicated to completing this process as quickly as possible. WILL THE INTERIM ORDINANCE AFFECT COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LINO LAKES? The interim ordinance will not prohibit applications for the construction of commercial or industrial projects. But it will give the city an opportunity to plan for higher quality residential growth, which helps spur higher quality commercial growth. The Village development on 35W and Lake Drive has been a priority in the city for several years. This plan calls for a higher density mix of uses — including housing, shops, a YMCA and a community green —all in a neighborhood setting. Housing is critical to creating a true "town center" for Lino Lakes residents, as well as generating enough users to make small, neighborhood retail shops viable. For that reason, housing in the Village is exempt from the Interim Ordinance. WHO WILL BE INVOLVED IN DECIDING HOW THE CITY'S ORDINANCES WILL BE CHANGED? A task force, chaired by a member of the city council, and comprised of representatives of the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board, Environmental Board and Economic Development Advisory Committee will work with staff and NAC, the city's planning consultant, to review proposed ordinance changes. Towards the end of the process the Planning & Zoning Board will hold a hearing to receive public comment. The City Council will make the final decision regarding proposed ordinance changes. WHEN WILL THE INTERIM ORDINANCE BE IN EFFECT? The Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on the interim ordinance on Dec. 12, 2001 and recommended approval to the City Council. An ordinance requires two readings by the City Council —the first will be on December 17, 2001 and the second on January 14, 2002. If the City Council adopts the ordinance, it will be published in the Quad Community Press. It goes into effect 30 days after publication, or February 21, 2001. 01/02/02