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233 COUNCIL MEETING those being assessed. FEBRUARY 27, 1989 Mr. Bisel moved to approve Resolution No. 09 - 89 ordering a feasibility study for Elm Street to be completed by TKDA. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE, BALDWIN LAKE COURT Mr. Miller explained that this matter was considered at the February 13, 1989 Council meeting and referred to the Economic Development Committee for their comment. The EDC met on Wednesday, February 22, 1989 and did not make a formal recommendation since they felt this was the responsibility of the P & Z Board. However, an informal poll showed that the EDC Board was not in favor of expanding this type of housing in Lino Lakes. Mr. Miller said his recommendation would remain denial of the rezone request. Mr. Paul. Howard, owner of Baldwin Lake Court told the Council that he has talked to people in his neighborhood and submitted several letters for the Council to review. Mayor Benson asked if there were additional testimony from the audience. Mr. Howard explained that he was asked why he purchased the property for this particular use when it was zone R-1. Mr. Howard said it is a business investment and he felt expansion of the Court was the best use of the land. He noted that with all of the easements needed for the development, there would only be four and one half buildable acres left. He noted that the P & Z Board had recommended approval and although the Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows the property as R -1, the Plan can be amended. He noted that the City has already rezoned two different parcels within a half of a mile of the Court. He also noted that all manufactured homes that will be moved into his development will meet the minimum house size in the City Code. He also noted that the recent City wide survey indicated that the City already has its share of low or moderate income housing. The City rezoned Rice Lake Estates after the survey and eliminated nearly 100 lots from this category. Mr. Howard referred to the concerns expressed by Mr. Tester, a member of the EDC and financial director of Centennial School District. Mr. Howard disputed Mr. Tester's statement that manufactured homes are consider low income and attract transient residents. He gave figures from his recent expansion. He wanted the Council to know that not everything Mr. Tester said was true and that although manufactured homes cost less, they were not inferior but built differently. Mr. Howard also noted that he had sent letters to his neighbors and there was no response. He felt that he has made a good -faith effe?rt to work with his neighbors.