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170 that with 132 acres of land, there would be no problem draining the excess water. Mr. Summers noted that this had been no problem at the last meeting. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that one of the Council would have to leave almost immedi- ately and wished that they might sum up the arguments prior to that for a vote. There was discussion on proposed legislation on taxing trailers and on the age of trailers. Mr. Menkveld noted that restrictions on children were in effect all over in defense to Mayor L'Allier's question on possible lawsuits. W. L'Allier noted that Lino Lakes has done its part in providing low cost housing in the form of the prefab homes. Crystal stated that these were not low cost anymore. Mr. L'Allier stated that the price of new trailers plus the rent was close to the cost of low -cost housing. Mr. Cardinal left.. Mr. Summers added that the property was surrounded on 3 sides by vacant quarter sections and that it was 1/4 mile from any residences with the exception of one life, estate; the Youth Center was on the other. He felt that with adequate sewer and, water, this was the thing for this piece of land. Mr. Locher asked whether they had heard of the change in the PCA regulations requiring that the PCA will inspect all new installations and be in charge of them. Mr. Summers commented that the PCA doesn't operate anything. There was no opposition from the audience. Mr. Bohjanen moved to grant the rezoning to commercial (Ord. 6S) for Menkveld, and to grant a special use permit for a trailer park, providing that Mr. Menkveld's sewer plan meets with PGA recommendation and that he complies with our ordinances; also that they indicate the limit of age for trailers to be accepted in the park -- that, they look like new trailers; that this be for Phase 1 of the plan only and that it be limited to no school age children. Mr. Locher read the list of variances which they wanted in this court plan: 1. The size of the lots would be 4900 sq. ft. and 5300 sq. ft. with a density of 4.8 units /acre. 2. Deviate from the 10o angle from the street. 3. 20' setback from main streets, but only 10' setback on cul de sacs. 4. 12' distance between trailers rather than 20'. 5. 24' interior streets rather than 30'. 6. More than the required 10% recreational land, about 15% overall. 7. Providing 3 smaller size trees/lot rather than the 1 3-1/2 diameter required. Mr. Summers stated that they would withdraw the variance-request on the trees and work with the Planner on the foliage. There are a good number of good sized trees on the property- perhaps they might ask to trade 3" for 40' trees. Mr. Menkveld stated that he will have a landscaping engineer. Mr. Rosengren stated that there were a few things not clearly understood; particularly on the limiting of the children -will the law back up up? He noted that District #12 had gotten new growth of kids from Centennial Square. Crystal stated that a trailer owner would be more likely to sue Menkveld rather than the Village. Mr. Jaworski wondered if we set the stipulation in the motion then if we were liable. Mr. Locher stated in this case the owner would have to cover the cost of our lawsuit. Mr. Summers noted, that, even if we were sued, the Village can't make Mr. Menkveld take a certain trailer if he doesn't wish to. There was some more discussion on this matter.