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Mr. Macklin inquired whether it was necessary to have ell 20 canopy lights on
every evening; he felt that these should only be on on meeting nights, since the
two security lights are sufficient. This was agreeable. Itr. Bohjanen suggested
trying some frosted lights above the Council table.
r. Juleen ,asked how much money it was necessary tr+ '^av +wo bids for; W.
Locher stated that anything up to X5000 required informal bids which must be
kept on file for 1 year. After $5000 ,we must advertize for bids.
Mr. T•'Allier noted the plague on the clock which had been donated by Centennial
"tate Bank of Lixington; also, they had donated a clock for the Clerk's office.
A letter of thanks will be sent.
Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10:18..P.M. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren.
Minutes approved at the meeting of January 25,-401
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1/19/71
The special meeting held jointly with the Village Council, P&Z Board and the
Metro Parka planners was called to order on January 19, 1971 at 8:07 P.M. The
meeting was turned over to Tom Van Hausen, Planning Consultant. Mr. Van Hausen
then turned the meeting over to Barry Peterson, who is in charge of the fpen
Space Program. He discussed what kind of open space is needed here in the
Village. He also discussed the types of soil and land around the lakes and
their suitability for development.
on Jaworski asked whether or not they were discussing just Lino Lakes (the
prime interest where the park was concerned). The answer was that the soil
conservation study did not have the research on other areas finished at the
time this study was made.
The approach was made in what seemed to be the right direction in which the
Village should go. They have gone into detailed study to show what kind
of soil, vegation, etc. was in our area.
The nuestion was asked about how many acres of land was being discussed.
The answer was approximately 6800 acres (1400 -1500 acres was water surface)
with about 2000 acres of the most restricted area (the kind of area which
must be watched most closely as to the development).
The land access system ea¢ discussed.
Ron Jaworski asked who would use this area. Who would have the Ray as to what
could or could not be done. There was discussion on this.
There were some questions asked from the audience, to wit; (1) How would the
Rice Creek water feed affect this whole promotion? (2) What will the metro
Council do to the. terms of assessment in terms of what a water feed distric
would do? (3) Is the "etro Council going to see if there is proper legislation
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established. Will they be explained to the public?
Basically, the problem wan what do the people of Lino Takes want in the way
of development? How much do they want made into recreation and how much do
they want developed.
The nuestion was asked on what type of housing would be suitable. The
answer was that it would be most recommended for highest residential in
order to get the beet use of the land.
Ron Jaworski Asked of the metro park people would go ahead And purchase
the land for development if this project were approved. The answer was that
the money is available but only about half is committed to the area; a
substantial bonding program would be used.
ther, in the bigger residential areas, would
rder to support a school system. The answer
community could survive.
They discussed what would happen to the homes already on the site intended
for the use of parks. It was mentioned that once it was approved for park
use there would then be no more homes built on that site. The people
already there would have to either seill or live there, but no one else in
their family could take over after they were gone.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p. ".
"inutes approved at the meeting of February 8, 197
1/25/71
The regular meeting of the Vino Lakes Village Council was called to order on
January 25, 1971 at 8:13 p.m. by mayor T.'sllier with all members present.
"ayor L'Allier noted that the Clerk was ill this evening and Kay Clson was
filling in for her.
W. Jaworski moved to accept the minutes of January 11, 1971 as corrected.
Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried.
The Fourth Quarter Fire Report from Centerville was read. There had only been
one fire call the last Quarter of 1970 which was cancelled before the men left
the hall.
The matter of the check protector was discussed. W. Rosengren could not see
the benefits of a check protector but W. Cardinal thought if the word
'insured' was stamped on a payroll check it was easier to cash. The Mayor
instructed the Council to think it over and it would be discussed at the next
meeting.
Minicipal Court fines for December, 1970 amounted to $160,00.
W. Cardinal moved to grant a cigarette license to "The Fifth Wheel Restaurant"
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