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258 COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1991 rezoned, does this open up the entire area to be rezoned in the same manner? Would this be setting a precedent? Mark Winiecki, 6387 - 20th Avenue explained that he had received a telephone call from Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wong and they were "overwhelmed" by the proposed development. Mr. Winiecki read the letter to the Council. Mrs. Jacqueline Farm, 6209 Centerville Road reada.presentation from the Concerned Residents Living Near the Proposed Project. She noted that this project has brought a lot of residents together who did not know one another previously. She presented the letter to the Council and noted that it was signed by several residents who attended this meeting. Gerald Rehbein, 6266 Otter Lake Road explained that he has lived in the area for more than 40 years and said he would "love" to see something done with the gravel pit area. He noted that he had talked to 20+ residents who also feel that the best use of the area is as proposed by Mr. Birch. Ron Birch, 3788 LaBore Road explained that he purchased the property (gravel pit) in 1986. He noted that he attended all of the task force meetings during the revision of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Land Use Plan and all meetings held when Metropolitan Council representatives were present. During this time he personally gave input into the process. Also, during this period of time a feasibility report was prepared by White Bear Township and it was stated that sewer and water utilities was available to Lino Lakes through White Bear Township. The gravel pit area was to be protected by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan until the sewer and water utilities were available. Mr. Birch gave dates when he appeared before the Council and dates when action was taken by the Council making sewer and water utility service available to his property. In December, 1990, knowing that the utility service was available and experiencing many problems over the years because of unauthorized dumping by the public, Mr. Birch presented a request for a berm on the property. The Council conducted a hearing and the berm permit was issued. During this period of time Mr. Birch consulted with several City staff members, realtors and bankers trying to determine if development should be attempted. In February, 1991 Mr. Birch appeared before the Council with a sketch plan which was approved. On March 11, 1991 the City Council set the public hearing for the Comprehensive Land Use Amendment that would allow development of the property. Mr. Birch explained that he starting working with the DNR in 1986 on how the property could be developed. He noted that in May, PAGE 6 1 1 1