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COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1989 Mr. Neal asked Sheriff Wilkinson if he was aware of when the County is going to build the youth center in Lino Lakes. Sheriff Wilkinson said he has heard some discussion on this matter, but was not aware of when this will happen. Mayor Benson asked Sheriff Wilkinson what Lino Lakes could do to enhance the relationship with the Sheriff's office and build better cooperation. Sheriff Wilkinson said everything is currently working fine and he noted that periodic meetings are continuing to be held. He was not aware of any areas to be addressed. Mayor Benson asked if there were any areas where the City could work cooperatively with the Sheriff's Department to provide better service to the residents. Sheriff Wilkinson said that he tries to encourage local jurisdictions to continue making their own decisions, however his department is available whenever the Police Chief asks for assistance. Mayor Benson told Sheriff Wilkinson that he would encourage him to purchase a universal computer system that would be useful for all communities within the County. Mayor Benson asked Sheriff Wilkinson about his relationship to the Regional Park system. Sheriff Wilkinson explained that all patrol is done by the County Parks Department and the Sheriff's Department or the Lino Lakes Police Department would assistance for any matter other than patrol. Mayor Benson and the Council thanked Sheriff Wilkinson for coming this evening. Elwin Klimek, Request for Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Mr. Miller explained that Mr. Klimek has appeared before the Planning and Zoning Board under Open Mike and asked the Board if they would consider giving him a variance for a accessory building that is larger than the City Code allows in his zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Board felt they would not be able to justify a variance and suggested that Mr. Klimek appear at this Council meeting under Open Mike and asked if an amendment to the City Code could be considered. Mr. Klimek explained that he had purchased a pole type building from Mr. Blomquist on Ash Street. This building had to be moved to accommodate the Woodridge Estates subdivision. Mr. Klimek had checked with the building official and had found that the building did not meet code. He was told that the City was concerned about allowing excessively large buildings on residential lots. Mr. Klimek asked to appeal this matter directly to the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council. Mr. Klimek told the Council that since five acre lot splits are no longer allowed in the City and there are currently not PAGE 3