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COUNCIL MEETING June 26, 1989 Ithat the property is sold and the new owner has the right to pursue development. Mrs. Landers said that she wished the City would stop all development and let the schools catch up with the current development. She told the Council that the townhome development is not what the people want. Mrs. Ruth Rector asked Mayor Benson what he wanted. Mayor Benson explained that he is trying to listen to what the people want but he is trying to keep an open mind. He noted that Lino Lakes is a large area and he must look at who the development will affect foremost. Mayor Benson said that he believed that Lino Lakes must offer a variety of housing. There has been some pressure for senior housing and Lino Lakes is working with several other communities in this area. Ms. Miller, 7725 Marilyn Drive noted that the proposed townhomes will sell for about $80,000 however, four or five years from now most owners will not be able to give them away. Mrs. Kyllander, 87 Fairmont said she would like to keep her kid alive and noted that the proposed townhomes could add another 170 cars to her area. Mike Blegen, 7133 Sunrise Drive asked what proof does the Council have that the townhomes will sell for $80,000 to $85,000. It was explained that the square footage of the units and actual land costs will dictate the selling price. IMr. Blegen asked how much will the development add to the crime rate in the area. How many more police officers will be needed? Mayor Benson explained that as the City grows, additional protection will be required. Mr. Blegen said that already Elm Street is used for a race track and you never see a squad car patrolling the area. Dennis Kollar, 7141 Sunrise Drive asked the Council to have a development of fifteen to twenty homes prepared for the area and then the Council can vote on whether to approve the single family homes or the townhomes. Mayor Benson noted that the Council can only vote on what is presented to them with the recommendations of the P & Z Board and the comments of the staff. Mr. Kollar asked when the Council would be voting on the development. Mayor Benson said probably tonight. Mr. Rosty asked if the Council does approve of the rezoning, what recourse do the residents have? Mayor Benson asked Mr. Rosty to wait and see what the outcome of the vote is before he asks this question. it was noted that the residents do not hav, any recourse. Mr. Landers said that he has heard that if the development is approved, Elm Street will be widened. Mr. Bisel said that Elm Street is a county street and the City is not aware of any plans for widening the street. The City Planner explained that this would be a non -issue as far as the proposed development is concerned. Currently there are no plans to Iwiden the street or plans for acquiring additional right -of -way. He explained that several months ago, neighborhood meetings were held with residents on Elm Street and the City made a serious effort to be sure the people knew what was going on in the area. At the first meeting, only two residents attended. The seconded meeting drew about one half