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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 1990 yes, there have been problems with junk cars. Council Member Reinert asked what assurance does the City have that this condition will not re- occur? Mr. Wolters explained that the condition of the area was due directly to the former C and D Auto Repair and they are no longer operating from his property. This will not be a problem in the future. Council Member Bohjanen moved to close the public hearing at 7:53 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Council Member Neal moved to approve Option #1 to grant a variance for construction within twelve feet of the south property line as outlined in Planning and Zoning application No. 89 -52 and to include the eleven conditions as outlined in Mr. Miller's memorandum. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Council Member Bohjanen moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Mr. Wolters as outlined in Planning and Zoning application No. 89 -57. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE, 35 E CORRIDOR Mr. Miller explained approximately one and one half years ago the Economic Development Committee looked at issues regarding commercial and residential taxes. The Council did adopt a Comprehensive Land Use Amendment at that time. However, this Amendment did not address commercial /industrial land issues, only residential issues. Mr. Miller explained that in 1989 according to the Minneapolis Citizens League, residential taxes for an $80,000.00 house in Lino Lakes was the ninth (9th) highest in the State of Minnesota. Mr. Miller read names of cities where taxes were lower and where taxes were higher. He also compared Lino Lakes to its neighbors noting that Blaine rated 19th, Columbus Township 75th etc. Mr. Miller explained the problem developers are having in selling residential property in Lino Lakes with taxes as high as they currently are. Mr. Miller explained the issue of attracting commercial /industrial developers in Lino Lakes is even worse. He noted that this problem affects all tax payers in Lino Lakes. Mr. Miller used the overhead projector and explained how much land is currently zoned for commercial /industrial use. He noted that there are a lot of amenities in Lino Lakes however, because of the lands set aside for regional open space and because of the marginal lands, only about 8980 acres are developable and every tax dollar must come from this acreage. He noted that more than one half of Lino Lakes cannot be developed. 1 1 1