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COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 season are scattered throughout the City. Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Hawkins as the new subdivisions are approved and there are specific lots made available for a given phase, is it possible for a City to put a cap the number of homes that can be constructed in a given year and require that the developer adhere to the cap level in order to accommodate planning for schools and the City to get a "leveling off effect" as we move into the future. Mr. Hawkins said he felt that this is possible as long as there is documentation to support the level (cap) placed on construction by the City. The City Council must provide documentation to support the cap on construction and explain why they feel this level of construction in the City is important. (i.e. document the services needed and the ability to pay for the services.) Mayor Reinert felt that this needs to be looked at and discussed. He explained that he did not want a repeat of the construction season that had more than 400 new homes being constructed in Lino Lakes. He asked for a "leveling off" effect so that the City, the residents and the school districts know what to expect. Mayor Reinert explained that the citizens must accept the fact that the City is going to develop and that there will be additional homes and some commercial development. He noted that the citizens through the 20/20 Vision forms are asking that the development be controlled and guided in a proper manner. Mayor Reinert said that before he votes on the final plat, he would like to see a recommendation from staff as to the number of building permits that should be issued each year by the City. He asked that the number of building permits issued each year be based on the ability of the staff to properly respond to the work load created by that number of building permit. Ms. Wyland noted that only 241 lots are available now and the new subdivisions mentioned may not be available until the end of this construction season. Mr. Powell asked for a clarification from the City Attorney and said he is assuming that staff would have to demonstrate that a lot inventory over a certain level would place an undo burden on existing City services and/or City utilities. He noted that the three (3) subdivision that were mentioned (Trapper's Crossing, Behm's Century Farms and Clearwater Creek) depend on a number of things falling into place and he was not overly optimistic that lots in the first phases of these subdivisions would be available for construction this fall. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 01 - 95 Rezoning Clearwater Creek from Rural to R- 1. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, all members voted aye. Motion carried unanimously. Preliminary Plat, Clearwater Creek - Council Member Kuether moved PAGE 16 1 1 1