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1 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1990 improvement in the quality of the area if the new power lines were to be established. Mr. Hawkins introduced Dennis Shafer, 6097 Ash Street who bought his home aware that he would be living under the power lines. Mr. Shafer said that he is hearing more and more talk about the health hazards and said he was sure that he would not buy in such a location again. He noted the danger of downed power lines and said he thought it was important to keep power lines away from wildlife and driving areas. Jack Menkveld, 9828 Foley Boulevard, Coon Rapids, a developer in the City of Lino Lakes explained that he felt that power lines reduced the value of residential areas. He noted that homeowners do not want power lines in their back yard. Mr. Miller summarized this hearing by noting that the Council could deny both requests from United Power. However, this matter would probably go to court. Mr. Miller felt that it would make sense to direct the staff to go back to the parties involved and try to resolve some of the issues. Mayor Bisel said that surely United Power Association realizes that the environment is different than it was years ago. Also he pointed out that Lino Lakes is unique in many ways. Years ago, Lino Lakes' only claim to fame was the prison. Because of a great amount of effort by the staff and residents, the imaging is changing for the better. Mayor Bisel said he felt the image was changing to a beautiful place, convenient to the cities with updated housing and a much improved sense of pride. He asked how the Council could satisfy United Power Association and the people affected by this particular project. He said he hoped that there would be a meeting of the mind and asked Mr. Miller to research a better solution. Mayor Bisel noted the unsightliness of power lines and explained that Lino Lakes residents are sensitive and asked that when representatives of United Power wish to use a particular Lino Lakes home in a presentation, they obtain the permission of the owner. Council Member Bohjanen explained that he has sat on the - Council for a better part of twenty (20) years and he has seen many changes. Some changes were good and some were bad but the City wanted the development that resulted from the changes. He noted that when he first moved to Lino Le =es he did not want any more people or power lines moving int Zino Lakes. Council Member Bohjanen said he felt that the :tire Council should be present when a vote is taken on the conditional use permit and variance. Council Member Neal asked why the power poles had to raised. Mr. Gasal of Anoka Electric explained that i" as necessary to maintain a particular separation of line required by law and to meet clearance requirements. tell