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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />BOARD OF REVIEW <br />APRIL 6, 1992 <br />property purchased from a relative or a governmental unit? Mr. <br />Smith said he was not a hard person to deal with. He noted that <br />there have been problems in the County computer system and he was <br />willing to work with everyone. <br />A gentleman in the audience explained that he has lived in Lino <br />Lakes for 20 years and has watched the taxes climb 60%. He said <br />he is now retired and cannot absorb more increases. He also said <br />he has attended all meetings regarding property valuations at all <br />governmental levels. He also explained that he voted for the <br />school district bond and knew that it would increase his taxes <br />because all good things must be paid for. He noted that the <br />claims of the proponents of the school bond issue claimed that <br />there would be little effect on the taxes. The gentleman told <br />the audience that they must do more than attend this meeting and <br />let all representatives know that they are not following the <br />wishes of their constituents. He noted that he goes to meetings <br />and the representatives listen but it doesn't have any affect. <br />A gentleman from the audience asked the City Council how <br />aggressive they were in getting industry into this City. He said <br />he has heard rumors of a Kmart, a Mennards, etc. Mayor Reinert <br />explained that the Council is in the process of constructing an <br />industrial park. This is being done with private landowners but <br />will take some time. Access streets and utilities need to be <br />constructed and some residents are greatly affected. All is <br />being done to reduce the affect of this development on those <br />residents. Mayor Reinert noted that Mennards was very active but <br />because of the economy, all is on hold. He also explained that <br />Lino Lakes does not want "dirty" industry and will be selective <br />in its development process. Mayor Reinert said that he hoped to <br />have a market plan in place by the end of this year. <br />A gentleman from the audience said he was not here to "go after" <br />Mr. Smith. He asked why there is no industry in Lino Lakes? He <br />also said that Lino Lakes will not attract industry when taxes <br />are so high. He said he agreed with the moratorium and asked <br />that the City Council keep the residents more informed regarding <br />what is being done to attract commercial /industrial development. <br />Mayor Reinert noted that there are five (5) members of the City <br />Council and all do not agree on what direction should be taken <br />regarding the situation in Lino Lakes. He told the audience to <br />be sure and elect people who agree with their thinking. Mayor <br />Reinert noted that Lino Lakes is not chasing away <br />commercial /industrial development. He noted that if Lino Lakes <br />is trying to entice a particular company, 10 to 15 other <br />communities are doing the same and probably offering many more <br />perks. <br />PAGE 4 <br />219 <br />