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City of Lino Lakes <br />Park Board Meeting <br />May 3, 1999 <br />Rick stated it was the consensus of the residents not to consider <br />selling park land in exchange for the development of the park <br />this year. <br />Chair Lindy stated that it seemed that most people want the park. <br />The two families most affected by the development were very <br />vocal. If there is some way to resolve the issues of the two <br />property owners maybe the development can proceed. <br />Jeff suggested a letter be sent to the residents stating that <br />most of the people present at the meeting were opposed to the <br />development. <br />Mr. Gary Uhde, Developer for the project, came forward and stated <br />he and City staff have spent a lot of time on this. He indicated <br />it was too bad that more residents who are in favor of the <br />project were not present for the meeting. He asked that the <br />discussion remain open. <br />Mr. Uhde continued stating there are two options available to <br />continue with the development. The first is to take the "tooth" <br />out of the plan. Mr. Jeff Schoenbauer, Brauer and Associates, <br />was opposed to that option. The second option is to visit with <br />the two homeowners and determine what it will take to change <br />their opinion on the project. Mr. Uhde stated he willing to work <br />with the Park Board and City staff to move forward with the <br />project. <br />Mr. John Johnson, Engineer for Behm's Century Farm, suggested the <br />possibility of doing an interim status report to be sent to the <br />City Council and residents. He stated that he believes the <br />residents who are in favor of the project did not attend the <br />meeting because they thought the project would move forward. He <br />encouraged the Park Board to keep the discussion open. <br />Rick stated the City needs to provide the Council and area <br />residents an update regarding what will be done, if anything. <br />The issue can be discussed again at the June, 1999, Park meeting. <br />Chair Lindy directed staff to put this issue on the June Park <br />Board meeting agenda. He asked Mr. Uhde to have a discussion <br />with the two property owners to obtain a resolution. The Park <br />Board will look at the issue again if the neighborhood wants to <br />pursue the project. <br />Pat noted that if the residents want a ballfield he would not be <br />able to support this project. <br />2 <br />