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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 27, 1992 the public to come before the City Council in a more relaxed atmosphere. Mayor Reinert felt that the press will agree with this procedure as well since it will allow them to gather additional information for a better understanding of what is going on in the City. The City staff meets bi- monthly to discuss the directions given by the City Council. Mayor Reinert explained another large area under consideration during the moratorium is evaluation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, assessment policy and other such plans. He noted that the Comprehensive Park Plan has just been completed which will be put in place in conjunction with plats as they are approved. The consultant employed to help develop the Comprehensive Park Plan said he truly enjoyed working on the Plan for Lino Lakes because there were open areas to work with and did not have to work around houses and other structures that were already in place. The consultant said Lino Lakes has a lot of unique assets and residents should be proud and allow the trail system and parks to be developed in conjunction with developments. The assessment policy is in the process of being reviewed to be sure that maximum collections are taking place. The City also moved into a position of finalizing a surface water management program. Mayor Reinert said in his opinion this was long overdue because of the wetlands and open bodies of water in this City as well as the problems incurred from runoff from developments. The City is preparing to initiate a computerized pavement management system to better maintain City streets. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission is preparing a Lino Lakes /Centerville sewer interceptor study which will analyze future capacity and has given Lino Lakes "high marks" during the recent inflow and infiltration analysis of the system. The City is also in the processing of working more closely with the Rice Creek Watershed District in an attempt to resolve many of the drainage problems in the City. With the addition of the water tower which is becoming a landmark, the City will have an independent water system of its own. The City is presently reviewing the status of the Comprehensive Plan and map and there will be more on this in the immediate future. Mayor Reinert addressed the City Charter and explained that an overall review of the City Charter is being conducted to be sure that all procedures and practices are current with state statutes. He said he hoped to establish a stronger working relationship between the City Council and the Charter Commission. The Community Service Officer's duties have been expanded to include working with a senior watch program to assist seniors who are sole occupants in their own home. An expanded report on this new service will be given during a July Council meeting. The Council is presently looking at and working with a developer for the construction of approximately 70 to 90 senior housing units. PAGE 5 291