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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1991 that did not meet the standards. She also asked the Council to pay for a portion of the street since it will in the future provide an important link to Otter Lake Road. Ms. Lowell said that she is sympathic with Mr. Westbrock, however he knew what was being planned before he purchased the property. She also said that she knows several people who want to purchase her lots. Ms. Lowell said that she has been told Mr. Westbrock has four (4) buildable lots. Ms. Lowell said that all she is asking is that access be provided to her property in some other manner than what has been suggested by the feasibility report prepared by Mr. Boxrud. Joe Tomallo, Ms. Lowell's father explained that he is in real estate and said he agrees that the market is now "soft ". However, the property is highly desirable. He read a portion of an article prepared by the Metro Council. Previous Mayor Benson, Council Member Reinert and Mr. Miller were quoted in the article. Council Member Reinert said that Lino Lakes has to look to its own developmental future and not necessarily what the Metro Council is demanding. Mr. Tomallo said he is suggesting that a rural standard road is possible and it will reduce the cost. He said it did not appear that a connector street is feasible for this area at this time. Dave Ryan, Burnett Realty explained that the market appraisal on the Westbrock property speaks for itself. He also noted that Mr. Westbrock has a clause in his mortgage that may require him to refinance if an improvement takes place. This may force him to sell his property. Jay Kane, 6585 Otter Lake Road told the Council that he owns the twenty (20) acres west of the Westbrock property. He said he sympathizes with the Westbrock's and with the Lowells. He said he felt that it was wrong for the City to tell the Westbrocks that he has to pay for a road that he does not want. Mr. Kane said that Mr. Westbrock has a basic right to keep his home. If the Lowell's want the road, they should pay for it. He also noted that there is no overwhelming public need for this road. It can only service four (4) lots. Mr. Kane also noted that the Council was elected to represent the citizens of Lino Lakes and they should protect their interest. He noted that the proposed extension of 66th Street to the west would go through his horse pasture. He explained that he was fully aware of the easement when he bought his property. However, he has not intention of developing his property and no intention of paying for this road. He told the Council that they have no right to tell him that he has to sell his land. Ms. Lowell noted that the land to the south of Mr. Kane is owned PAGE 7