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1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 1990 quality of life. Mr. Carlson said that taxes were very low on his list of priorities compared to quality of life. He also noted that keeping the family on the land far out weighs any profit that could be gained by the rezone. Mr. Carlson said he realized the need for growth. However, he felt the Council should look at a smaller step and work in a more orderly manner. Mr. Carlson said he did not want to see this get out of control. There was no further input from the audience. Council Member Reinert moved to continue the hearing until February 12, 1990 at 7:45 P.M. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. The Council took a five (5) minute recess at 9:10 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST, WILLOW PONDS Mr. Miller explained that the preliminary plat submitted this evening is for single family residential development. It is proposed for the area north of Elm Street and west of St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the proposed plat and recommended that it be denied based on several items outlined in Mr. Miller's memorandum of January 11, 1990. Mr. Boxrud explained the reasons for denial. Mayor Bisel opened the public hearing at 9:25 P.M. Mr. Steve Johnston from Merrila and Associates was in the audience representing the developer, Dennis Erickson. He agreed that the proposed preliminary plat should be denied or tabled. Mr. Johnston asked for direction from the Council as to what direction they should go. He noted that he had a new concept that he would like the Council to view tonight. Council Member Reinert asked if the Planning and Zoning Board had reviewed the new concept plan. Mr. Johnston said no. Mr. Johnston noted that Mr. Erickson has spent a great deal of money and time and all he is asking for is a few minutes of the Council's time. Mayor Bisel noted that the new concept plan was not on tonights agenda and therefore could not be considered. He asked that it be submitted to the regular procedure. Peggy Skinner, 7073 Sunrise Drive - Mrs. Skinner said that she did not understand why the Council has to keep talking about this particular piece of land. She asked that it be kept open. She noted that Mr. Miller wanted people to drive down the freeway and get a good impression of Lino Lakes and keeping the land open would give a good impression. Mayor Bisel told Mrs. Skinner that the Council must address all matters brought before it. He noted that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended denial of the proposed