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14 <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 1993 <br />Mrs. Liljedahl, Charter Commission Member explained that the City <br />Charter is a document that works with the citizens and is the way <br />the citizens want it to be. She said she felt citizen politics <br />was an important part of what Lino Lakes is about. <br />Mr. Wessel explained that economic development opportunities will <br />move in the direction of Lino Lakes because areas closer to the <br />Twin Cities are beginning to fill. He expressed the need to be <br />careful in encouraging business development. Mr. Wessel <br />explained that businesses that originally felt wetlands were <br />detrimental to development now are enlightened and are looking <br />for ways to interface with the environment. <br />Senior housing was addressed noting that the City worked with the <br />Lexington Park/Lakeview area residents for some time to find the <br />type of development that would be compatible. Now it appears <br />that the original plan may not work because federal tax credits <br />are no longer available. The developers are looking at owner <br />occupied senior housing, however, this plan will need to be <br />reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and concerns such as <br />public streets versus private streets need to be resolved. Mr. <br />Mesich explained that he did not want the developer to proceed <br />without being aware of these concerns. Mr. Schumacher explained <br />that the City Council did make the developer aware of the <br />concerns. <br />Mayor Reinert noted that senior housing is a new venture for the <br />City of Lino Lakes. He asked if this type of housing is a <br />positive or a negative for the City. Mr Gelbmann, Planning and <br />Zoning Board member felt it was a positive. Mrs. Liljedahl said <br />she felt it encouraged longevity so that people stay in the <br />community as long as they want to. <br />Mrs. Farm, Park Board member said she felt the City Council is a <br />guardian of the "rules" and developers should be made to follow <br />the "rules". Mayor Reinert said that he feels in the last year <br />there has been an extremely good working relationship will the <br />boards and commissions. There have been differences of opinion, <br />however, everyone has been willing to work through the <br />differences. The patience level has been high. Mayor Reinert <br />also noted that there are many talented people on the boards and <br />commissions and the mix of backgrounds has been very helpful. <br />There was a question regarding the updating of the Comprehensive <br />Land Use Plan. It was noted that the state has set the standards <br />regarding updates which is every five (5) years. This is an <br />expensive process and takes a great deal of time. <br />Rick Gelbmann, Planning and Zoning Board member asked in looking <br />PAGE 8 <br />1 <br />1 <br />