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221 March 26, 1979 when the Association had been formed - he had kept an open mind on this matter. He felt a Public Hearing had been conducted, all persons were heard and any objections of this nature should have been presented at t the public hearing. Mr. Kulaszewicz questioned the statement 'Engineer's and Planner's recommendations had been ignored'. Mr. Blackbird felt this was so. He asked Mr. Gotwald to confirm this area could handle the density as to water and sewer and Mr. Gotwald agreed. Mr. Schneider asked Mr. Locher for an opinion of the 'conflict of interest' and Mr. Locher felt this did not apply to Mr. Schneider. If Mr. Schneider had solicited, either for or against the project, or had anything to gain then he would have felt differently. There may be different feelings in reference to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Karth asked for the Council's opinion on the request for an impartial board. Mr. Kilaszewicz faet that any decision should be deferred until Mr. Zelinka has had time to become knowledgeable of the problems. Mr. Zelinka asked if the one year requirement for resubmitting this application could be waived and Mr. Locher said, Yes, there are provisiona for this action in the Ordinance. He had also consulted with an Attorney from the League of Minnesotal Cities who felt the one year moratorium would probably not stand up in court. Mr. Zelinka felt, from the conversation at this meeting and the phone calls he and received, El Rehbein could have been more specific in the areas of siet appearance, concern for children. street design, impact on City and Schools - more information should have been presented in these areas. Mayor Karth asked the alternative if the Council did not appoint an im- partial Board and Mr. Balckbird said they would then file an appeal in District Court. He felt the denial had been on the point of density and this factor has never really been defined. Mr. Zelinka moved to defer action on this request until the Council meet- ing scheduled for April 9, 1979. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed, with Mr. Schneider voting, No. Mr. Vi Schwankl and Mr. Donald Neff presented Mayor Karth an Award of Appreciation for his participation in the Voice of America contest. Mr. John Doyle was.on teh agenda, but he informed the Council that he was not prepared for his preeentation at this meeting. Mr. Clement Schmitz presented his request for connection to Circle Pines utility system but was told this will not be possible until the City of Lino Lakes completes the updating of the comprehensive alnd use plan that would include this facility. Mr. Gotwald suggested that perhaps this land should be rezoned since a portion is now zoned commercial and is being platted for single family residential. It would also need to be included in swere service area 2. Mr. Schneider presented the financial report and indicated some areas of concern but felt by postponing some of the planned projects, the an- ticipated shortages could be avoided.