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March 23, 1977 had even skimmed through the City's presentation. He felt the Committee depends sole on staff recommendations, and the staff interprets the submission strictly accord- ing to the statutes. Mr. McLean said the City had computed the density standards by three different meth- ods, and still haven't found a formula acceptable to the staff. Mr. Ernie Zelinka asked if this density is enforced, does this mean the City is at the saturation point now and Mr. Karth, said, Yes. There was discussion on the all- owable homes to be constructed and the approximate number of existing units. Mr. Neison asked what is Columbus Township doing to conform to Metro requirements, Mr. Gotwald said he didn't know. The fact that Columbus does not pay S. A. C. makes it difficult for Metro to control the development. Mayor Bohjanen said some of the communities to the North are having this same sort of problem with Metro. Mr. Neison said Lino Lakes is the only community in his dis- trict that he has heard about having such problems. Mr. Glenn Rehbein cited the history of this whole affair and suggested the City has backed up far enough. If there is no agreement, he felt the City should instigate a law suit. Mr. Daniels asked what would be decided at the meeting scheduled before the Metro Council and he was told, the Council could approve the Physical Development Committ- ee's recommendations, disapprove and agree with the City's position or send the whole matter back for further study. Some of the developers in the audience asked the status of plats in the preliminary stage. Mr. Karth said this is why this meeting was called - to inform the developers of the possibilities in this dispute. The general consensus of the Council was to continue to operate on the same premise as we have in the past and if the Mettopolitan Council does not agree, then let them sue us. Mr. Locher was asked, if an injunction can be obtained to halt the building on the North part of the City and Mr. Locher said, No. There was some discussion on the fact the Anoka County Board of Commissioners had passed a Resolution to the effect that Anoka County should be removed from the seven county metropolitan area. Mr. Nelson asked what position the City is taking and was told the City will abide by the position stated in their presentation and no more. After the meeting scheduled for Thursday the City will either win or will be in a fight. Mayor Bohjanen felt this could be a stand off - could the City refuse to collect the S. A. C. ? Mr. Nelsen asked he be given time to check this matter. There was some discussion this could have on commercial property - but it was felt there would be little effect. Mr. Karth moved to authorize Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald to attend the Metro Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.