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L6 <br />SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 1994 <br />at least 200 homes per year. Mayor Reinert also noted that the <br />previous administration also promoted a faster rate of growth. <br />Many new subdivisions were approved during that administration <br />and many new homes were constructed during the early part of this <br />administration. Mayor Reinert said his position has not changed, <br />however, there has been a large amount of building because of <br />decisions made during the previous administration. <br />Mayor Reinert continued by saying that it appears that new home <br />construction in 1994 in Lino Lakes will be just over 200 because <br />of the shortage of lots. He also said he felt that the staff <br />could not handle 300 to 400 new houses each year and does not <br />approve of the "leap frog" type of development that had been <br />occurring. <br />Mayor Reinert gave a historical perspective regarding zoning. He <br />noted that there has been a move to R -1X zoning. The demand for <br />services is continuing and has caused problems in areas that <br />currently are more rural in development. Mayor Reinert noted <br />again that the decision was made before any of the present City <br />Council Members took office to promote a growing City. He said <br />that he would like all concerns regarding the growth of the City <br />discussed this evening and then leave with some feeling of unity. <br />He made it clear that he did not support a "no growth" policy. <br />State Statute - Definitions of Planning and Zoning Board Role <br />Mr. Schumacher read from the State Statutes and outlined the <br />relationship between the Planning and Zoning Board and the City <br />Council. <br />Mr. Landers asked how many permits have been issued for new homes <br />this year. He was told 114. Council Member Neal noted that the <br />Community Development Director has spoken about the need for <br />about 300 new homes per year. Mr. Schumacher explained that the <br />Economic Development Authority Advisory Board (EDAAB) looks at <br />data that would affect their work. However, the EDAAB is not <br />steering anybody, they are just laying out the facts and base <br />their decisions on facts. <br />Mr. Schumacher referred to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and <br />noted the need for the Plan and explained that this Plan was put <br />together by staff and approved by the City Council. The Plan is <br />also a tool to be used by the Planning and Zoning Board. The <br />Plan is reviewed periodically and adjusted as needed. Mr. <br />Schumacher explained that staff prepares plans and policies as <br />directed by the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Board is <br />expected to use these "tools" in making their decisions. All <br />boards receive their direction from the City Council. <br />PAGE 2 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />