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COUNCIL MEETING of the residents. June 26, 1989 Mrs. Miller explained a situation that happened in St. Cloud several years ago. She explained that the people of Lino Lakes are used to open space and they will be opposed to any development. The City Planner explained the entire background of what was looked at for this property. He said that the proposal is something very special. As far as the crime rate is concerned the Police Department says that the crime rate in Lino Lakes has decreased and there will be well kept ponds, not mud holes as well as many other amenities. The value of the adjacent neighborhoods will not be devalued and the developer who has purchased the Church property feel very comfortable with the requirements demanded by Lino Lakes. He also noted that no matter what the plan, there will always be some people opposed to it. He asked the Council to look at the plan on its merit and consider his opinion as well as the opinion of the independent planner and architect. Mrs. Kyllander said she felt the layout was nice, but said that the area is already packed with people. She suggested that there were other open areas of the City that could be developed in this manner. She asked why would the developer want to build there, was it because the land was cheap? She asked the Council to not over crowd the area. Bruce Wahlberg, 6921 Sunrise Drive noted that the development could bring in a large number of juveniles and said that there are no youth activities and said that this City is asking for trouble unless something is laid out for them. Mayor Benson noted that there have been attempts to lay out trails and other activities, however, homeowners do not want such activities near their property. He noted that maybe additional parks are needed in the area and explained that the City is working with the Centennial Schools on recreational activities. Mrs. Quinnell asked if there will be a request for sound barriers two or three years down the road. The Council was unable to answer this question. Mr. Bohjanen moved to close the public hearing at 9:35 P.M. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Council decided to act on the rezone request before voting on the development plan. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE, JUSTEN HOME BUILDERS FROM R - 1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESTDENTIAT.) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RF,SIDENTTAI.__(R 3_ Mayor Benson opened this public hearing at 9:35 P.M. There was no further discussion and Mr. Reinert moved to close the public hearing at 9:35 P.M. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bisel moved to rezone the property as requested from R -1 to R -3. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert voted no, Mr. Bohjanen voted yes, Mr. Bisel voted yes and Mayor Benson voted no. The motion failed. Mayor Benson said the request can be returned to the Planning and Zoning Board for further study or the developer can bring additional testimony. It will not be placed on the next agenda. 1 1 1