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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 9, 1987 Mr. Reinert asked Mr Joyer if his opposition is that there are no pole buildings allowed or that it would make building commercial buildings in Lino Lakes to costly? He felt the community is growing and we should be looking at upgrading the quality of construction. Mr. Joyer commented that if it is the intent to improve the aesthetics or concentrate on appearance then this ordinance is over reacting. It could address side and back construction separately from front construction. Mr. Reinert felt the City needed better standards but felt he could live without another ordinance. Tom Drow, 6317 Red Maple Lane - Mr. Drow asked if aesthetics was the only reason for proposing this ordinance? Mayor Benson said no, it was also to increase the tax base to help alleviate residential taxes. He also noted that the Planning and Zoning Board felt it would bring in better businesses. Mr. Bisel asked," how can we get our taxes lower ?" He felt it was by increasing our commercial base. He noted that Lino Lakes has only a limited amount of commercial property and felt this property should be used to the best advantage to reduce residential taxes. This is done by increasing the quality of building on the commercial property. Mr. Bisel explained that Vadnais Heights does not allow any metal building on their commercial property and they have attracted good businesses. Mr. Drow suggested that there be a cutoff point where buildings would then be required to be built of material other than metal. Russell Rehbein, Rehbein Transit - Mr. Rehbein noted that he is planning to build a cold storage building to house school buses this year. He currently has two buildings, one entirely'of metal and one both metal and block. He explained it would be cost prohibitive for him to construct a block building for the buses. He would have to move his business out of Lino Lakes. Ron Conway, 6280 Red Maple Lane - Mr. Conway asked Mr. Bisel if he owned his own business or worked for someone else. Mr. Bisel said yes to both questions. Mr. Conway asked Mr. Bisel if it was his obligation to give his customer the best product at the most reasonable cost? He asked then would it not be reasonable to build a structure according to its use? Al Robinson, A & L Sod - Mr. Robinson asked how are you going to attract commercial businesses without municipal sewer and water? This will draw in the businesses who will build the better buildings. Mayor Benson said the Council has considered this and is preparing to make these amenities available. Mayor Benson noted that the comment was made to relax the ordinance concerning construction on the sides and backs of buildings. He asked Page 3 007