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1 6 <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 <br />planned and it could be adapted for community functions. <br />Mrs. Liljedahl said she felt it was very important who held the <br />key to this proposal to make sure the changes in the future best <br />fit the needs of the City. Mr. Wessel said he felt the key was <br />to be sure a series of choices are available for the City. <br />Mr. Schneider explained that the developer recognizes all that <br />has been discussed and he also noted that it is very difficult to <br />change a use after it is established. <br />Mr. Mesich, Planning and Zoning Board member said the idea of the <br />golf course makes him nervous. He felt this is a prime area for <br />commercial growth. Mr. Wessel explained that it will take a <br />number of years before Mr. Rehbein's land will develop <br />commercially. Commercial/industrial growth should be focused on <br />the north side of the freeway where the infrastructure is <br />located. Mr. Wessel suggested that the City not rush but watch <br />and be sure that the City has as much control as possible over <br />the development of the south side of I35W. <br />Mrs. Landers, Charter Commission member noted that the south side <br />of I35W is now residential development. If commercial/industrial <br />development is proposed for this area, the residents will fight <br />the proposals. She felt the residents would not fight a golf <br />course proposal. <br />Mayor Reinert explained that the City must look for every <br />opportunity for acceptable development and for additional <br />revenue. The golf course proposal will be given extensive <br />review. <br />Mrs. Farm Park Board member noted that there are established <br />driving ranges in Lino Lakes and asked if the owners of these <br />driving ranges have been contacted for their comments. Mr. Al <br />Robinson, Planning and Zoning Board member noted that he owns one <br />(1) of the driving ranges which is located on Main Street. He <br />explained that originally he was opposed to municipalities <br />getting into private enterprises. However, he noted that this <br />would be a good source of government revenue and a plus for the <br />community. Mr. Mesich said he felt it was a positive venture as <br />long as it makes money. <br />Mr. Smith, Charter Commission member said he felt there were many <br />businesses looking at relocating in Lino Lakes. Mr. Wessel said <br />that he was making more contacts and it is inevitable that <br />commercial growth will come in the next three (3) to five (5) <br />years. He noted that many businesses do not know where Lino <br />Lakes is so it is essential to establish an identity. Putting <br />PAGE 10 <br />