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142 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1989 move. into Lino Lakes what is planned for their area, they accept-the change more readily. Mr. Bisel asked Mrs. Averbeck to rate the relationship of the P & Z Board to the people who came before it during the last three years. She did rate the years and noted that there were a few irrate people who brought a lot of questions to the Board. Mayor Benson asked what could be done to make the job of Board Member easier to perform. Mrs. Averbeck referred to the December 3, 1988 joint board and commission meeting and also said getting minutes from all boards and commissions help to let the members know what is going on in other areas of the City. Mrs. Averbeck said making sure that prospective agenda items are complete before bringing the matter to the Board is helpful. This avoids further delays. Tim Anderson, 547 Lois Lane explained that he has been a resident of Lino Lakes since September but was raised in Little Canada and is familiar with Lino Lakes. He gave a brief background account noting that he is now employed by Pratt Construciton in White Bear Lake. Mr. Bisel asked Mr. Anderson what expertise he could bring to the P & Z Board. Mr. Anderson explained that his experience and education in working for a land developer would be valuable. He said he would know what it is like to view the matter from both prospectives. He said he would like to be invovled with the City and is somewhat shifting his focus. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Anderson what he saw as major problems or issues facing the City. Mr. Anderson said he felt it would be difficult to keep the City as we have it now. He said he would not have any problem attending meetings or special sessions. Fred Chase, 6184 Woodchuck Circle explained that he has been in front of the Council several times and has been a resident of Lino Lakes since 1985. He noted that he is a member of the West Oaks of Bald Eagle Homeowners' Assn. and is a registered civil engineer. Mr. Chase said this City should have a broad spectrum of all types of housing, good commercial development but with real forethought. He said he felt he has something to offer the Board and he does enjoy being involved with making this a better place to live. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Chase what he saw as major problems facing this City. Mr. Chase said growth and use of open space. He noted that this City is not in the mode of redevelopment like other older cities but did see the need to look to the future growth. Mr. Chase said he did not have a problem attending meetings, training sessions etc.