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3/22/71 291 Someone asked how much of the proposal is marginal land. Mr. Locher noted that the Engineer acting with the Planner had stated roughly that of the 6700 acres considered orignially, much of this was high and developable; the revised plan contained some 440 -4500 acres with approximately 2400 acres of this in lakes. Barbara Johnson stated that those who signed the petition would like to see the land stay as it is. They are opposing the Metro Park power and do not support Metro views. The 605 signatures represent colse'to 2/3 of the voting people of Lino Lakes. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Council went on record opposing any legislation giving power to the Metro Park Board and went on record opposing giving them additional taxing power. There was further discussion. Mr. Jaworski mentioned that the Council had been accused of not doing the cr home work on the park proposal, but now they had the Metro representative coming. Barbara Johnson noted that she and her husband had °invited the representative when Mr. 'L'Allier stated that our Park Board had invited him. Mr. L'Allier felt that this was a way to inform the people and the officials too. Mr. Jaworski felt that he would like to hear more information about this. The Councilmen were asked to individually state their position on the plan. Mr. Jaworski stated that he disagreed with the size of the park, but hadn't made up his mind on the proposal. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he disagreed with the Metro Park and village proposals for the park. Mr. L'Allier interjected that the Village has no proposed park plan. Mr. Bohjanen mated that the Planner had a plan, but Mr. L'Allier stated that this was not an official Village Pien. Mr. Cardinal stated that he objected to the size of the park as it is. He was asked if he were willing to negotiate with the Metro Park Board on different concepts. He noted that the Village has not proposed an alternative yet; the Planner and the Enigneer were told to list the lands not developable. Don Marier stated that at the last meeting the Lino Lakes Board had stated that we have 2 alternatives along with the Anoka County plan as alternate plans. Mr. L'Allier stated again that these were not officially adopted. Mr. Marier again asked Mr. Cardinal if he were prepared to negotiate with the Metro people. Someone asked about a booklet on long and short term plans for the Village to propose or accept. Mr. Cardinal stated that he would keep an open mind. Mr. Rosengren stated that after 2 meetings all he had heard were generalities, but no strict details. He doesn't feel that the plan is all bad nor all good. He thought it might eliminate some problems like providing sewer in small developments. Some- one asked giving the Metro taxation but requesting revenue sharing. Mr. L'Allier noted that htere were no provisions for revenue sharing; there is a bill which will probably be revised on compensation. Lino Lakes has said we would not accept a park plan without adequate compensation. Crystal Ahlman asked how long the Planner had worked for the Village and how much he was paid per year. Mr. L'Allier answered that -the Planner has worked for 2 -2 1/2 years and is paid `t20 per hour. Crystal asked if it were true that the Planner is a member of the Metro Park Board. Mr. L'Allier stated that Mr. Van Housen is a member of the Metro Section of the M.rnesota League of Municipalities; there is no' relationship between them and the Metro Council. Crystal felt that the Planner acted like this was his own baby, and that he had not been able to come up with a zoning code. Mr. Locher stated that a comprehensive zoning map is in the process of being drawn up, but is being held up because of determining which areas should be zoned for special purposes; this can't be done until we see what happens to the park plan. Crystal