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au 2 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10, 1Y? Mayor Benson noted that the Task Force worked a long time on the proposed amendments and felt that. the City should continue with the proposed Comp Flan until something dramatic happens. Mr. Stahlberg used the overhead projector and pointed out the area designated as one acre lots. He noted that it contained about 170 acres. He indicated areas that could be traded if the Council wished to designate this area as part of the urban sewer district. In the future if the City finds that the area that was traded is needed for development, the City can then go back to Met Council and point out a need for enlarging the sewer area designation for Lino Lakes or ask for that area to be returned. Mayor Benson expressed concern about getting the sewer to that area if it were to be designated urban sewer. Mr. Stahlberg said the area would be set aside now and when it looks feasible, then extend the sewer. After further discussion, Mr. Bisel moved to give Mr. Schumacher - authorization to trade the area pointed out by Mr. Stahlberg in the urban service district for the area designated by Mr. Stahlberg as one acre subdivision as suggested by Met Council. The southeast corner of Lino Lakes designated as two and one half acre subdivision would remain in the Comp Plan even though FHA financing may not be available to the potential home builder. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Joyer from the audience asked for clarification of the area. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lindquist from the audience congratulated the Council for their decision. He noted he owned land in the southeast corner of Lino Lakes and was looking at subdividing. 1 CONSIDERATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT COOPERS AND LYBRAND'S' STRATEGIC PLANNING PROPOSAL Mr. Schumacher explained that the Economic Development Committee has met several times and feel that to do their job properly they need a strategic plan for economic development. The committee has accepted proposals from several companies and recommends that the Council accept the Coopers and Lybrand proposal. Mr. Bisel said this proposal would give the Council a chance to be pro- active instead of re- active. Mayor Benson said he felt the Council should support the Economic Development Committee in their efforts. Mr. Reinert.notecl that several years ago the Council commissioned a market analysis study for Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher said this will be incorporated into the Coopers and Lybrand proposal. Mr. Bisel proved to approve the recommendation of the Economic Development Committee and use Coopers and Lybrand to help assist the PAGE 13