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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 1990 A member of the audience noted that 80th Street finally was improved last summer. He asked if this proposal was the reason for the improvement. He noted that 24th Avenue is still a trail. He also noted a lack of trust among the citizens. Rod Herdina, 7608 Peltier Lake Drive - Mr. Herdina noted that if the Council plans to act on this matter on February 26th, this will not allow enough time to properly look at the entire proposal. He said he felt the size of the parcel proposed to be rezoned was outrageous. He also said he was not opposed to some of the parcel being rezoned. Robin Schultz said that she was fairly neutral on this matter. She felt the discussion should be based on the wants, needs and quality of life for the residents. She also noted that at some point the City is going to have to decide how to compete for the tax base. Ms. Schultz strongly recommended that the tax base for fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years from now be looked at. She said if the public is willing to accept the figures expressed tonight then the Council has to hear them. Al Schoch, 16881 Elmcrest, Hugo - Mr. Schoch said that he had heard of this meeting from his neighbors. He said he had attended a meeting at Mrs. Thiltgens and said he believed that there must be another piece of property in Lino Lakes other than good farm land suitable for commercial /industrial development. He asked if the Council had thought about what it would take to put in streets? He said he was worried about pollution and chemicals being dumped on the ground. He felt that there must be some other place to put the commercial /industrial development. Mr. Schoch asked if the City of Hugo had any concerns about the proposed development? It was noted that Hugo was informed about this meeting. Robert Bump, 8120 - 20th Avenue - Mr. Bump explained that he moved to Lino Lakes three (3) years ago. He felt it is a good place to live although he owns only three and one half (3 1/2) acres. He felt it was not suitable for commercial /industrial development because it is low. Mr. Bump said he was concerned that he might not be able to sell his house. He also said he was concerned about everybody getting upset about the tax base. He asked how many industrial lots were in North Oaks. Joel Carlson - Mr. Carlson explained that he is planning to move and buy a home in Lino Lakes. He noted that the area is very familiar to him because his family has lived in Lino Lakes for over fifty (50) years. Mr. Carlson said that his relatives own about 10% of the land that is proposed to be rezoned. He felt it was more important to have a certain