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COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1989 Arlene Averbeck, 7855 Lake Drive is a former P & Z Membex seeking reappointment to the Board. She had spoken to the Council at the January 9, 1989 Council meeting. Michael Broker, 8373 Lake Drive was not in attendance this evening. Sally Kuether, 7064 Rice Lake Lane gave the Council a brief statement regarding her background in reale state, time of residency and reasons for applying for a position on the,P & Z Board. She felt that she would not have a problem attending all meetings and the training sessions. She noted that she is the current president of the Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Charter Commission. Ms. Kuether also told the Council that if a matter came before the P & Z Board which presented a conflict of interest, she would abstain from voting. She said she felt a need for coordination between the P & Z Board and the Economic Development Committee and business growth is a large concern for her. Another concern expressed was for a well balanced mix of housing levels. Robert King, 198 Marvy Street gave the Council a brief outline on his background and noted that he worked with the Roseville J C's. He felt the major issue facing Lino Lakes is the rapid growth and wanted a good balance between commercial and residential growth. He also expressed a need for a good balance between lower lever and higher level income housing. Mayor Benson asked him how the expansion of utilities should be handled. Mr. King said it should be well planned and the current residents should not be adversely affected. Alan Twardowski, 630 Andall Street explained he has been a resident for six years and gave a brief outline of his background. He has seen the start of both residential and business development and would like to see this continue in a well balanced order between housing and residential as well as between lower and higher end income housing. He noted that the expansion of utilities is needed and noted that a few of his neighbors are having difficulties with the current septic systems. He expressed the need for an updated Comprehensive Plan for the City. Alan Robinson, 8299 - 4th Avenue was unable to attend this evening. Mr. Neal noted that Mr. Robinson is very interested in the position, he is a life long resident and businessman in this City and well acquainted with the issues currently under consideration. -Steven Bailey, 1990 Birch Street gave a brief background statement -to the Council. He noted that he has been a