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1 1 1 it was necessary to have a known signature on the issue if we wanted to market it. Springsted will also prepare press releases and we will send them out. The date of November 10th was set to adopt a resolution calling for the sale of bonds if the issue is successful at the polls. Mr. Ricklefs and Mr. Strand stated that the section of the Congressional bill which would tax municipal bonds had been shot down since there was so much opposition. They mentioned that 2700 people had asked to testify against this; 60 people; including Mr. 0smon Springsted, had been picked to do so. The meeting ended at 9:22 p.m. The September 29, 1969 minutes were approved at the meetinc of October 27, 1969. f' Clerk =Treasurer A special informal meeting with Mr. Tom Van Housen of Progressive Design Associates was held on October 2, 1969. All Council members except Mr. Rosengren were present as were Mr. McLean, Mr. Karth and Mr. Stanley of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Mr. Tresler of the Park Board. Mr. Van Housen stated that he had pulled some data together and now must see what direction the Village wished to take. He had taken aerial slides which clearly showed the fine potential of the handsome chain of lakes. He also stated that the Village Council would be damned if they do or don't plan for the future. Mr. Van Housen said that he had talked with Mr. Gotwald and decided not to bother with a 701 plan or to use a lot of words. The slides were then viewed with Mr. Van Housen making comments on problems. He mentioned the Metro Council park system, the 35E interchange on our south boundary current problems on Reshanau Lake, (this was not to be considered bad), the sea- plane base which was not detrimental. Mr. Van Housen stated that at present single- family dwellings must be worth at least $35,000 to pay the Village taxes; therefore multi- family units are desireable. Also, that Metro Council wants open space to be available. He mentioned that the Baldwin Lake Trailer Court was too crowded, that it was an unfortunate thing. Trailer courts can be good if they are done properly. Some- thing must be done about the shallow lakes. Unfortunately, the whole area has a high water table and lousy subsoil. Mr. Van Housen mentioned his discussion at the previous P&Z meeting. He passed out his proposal for planning and zoning procedures. He stated that we should have no blanket zoning; he favors multi- family units. Lino Lakes should plan so that they will not be restrictive to the developer, but should offer him some incentive. There was discussion on the Uniform Building Code, which Mr. Van Housen feels is too low in standards so that municipalities are always amending it. He stated No. 5 on the proposal was necessary so that the Village has some assurance that the plans have been adhered to.