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1 1 1 /7' COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Sherrie Eisele, 6509 - 24th Avenue - Mrs. Eisele said that her property would be in either phase four (4) or five (5) of the proposed development. She said that the sense of timing is what bothers her about the development. Mrs. Eisele said that the City keeps saying that the development will be "narrowed" into 153 homes or it will slowly phase in. She felt that this is not a slow process. Mrs. Eisele said that either the City will have 153 isolated homes or a huge community. She said timing is a big piece because at this time the school district is looking at a very serious school situation. Mrs. Eisele said she has two (2) children in the White Bear School District which is facing major problems. She said that the City of Lino Lakes according to the 20/20 Vision wants to be a community that offers "K through 12 quality education". Mrs. Eisele asked how can the City offer quality education when the White Bear Lake School District is considering closing a school, and increasing the number of kids in a school. She asked how are these children going to learn when they are sitting body to body. Mrs. Eisele asked if this is a serious part of the Lino Lakes vision, how does the City expect to offer a community of 450 new homes a school system. How can the development be marketed under these conditions and how can the City responsibly offer this community to new families. Mrs. Eisele referred to the 20/20 Vision program dealing with citizens concerns such as the citizens desire for a community that shows growth and balance and citizens value the physical environment and desire to maintain wildlife and wetland habitats as part of the overall balance of the development. Mrs. Eisele said that this is a rural area with horses and hobby farms. She said, "I do not understand why the Lino Lakes Council wants house after house after house". She said that there are many ways to develop property and she would prefer the area to stay the way it is. Mrs. Eisele noted that this is not realistic. However, she felt that the City must be realistic and say do we have to have 450 homes or is there another way to develop this property. She asked if the City could look at three (3) to five (5) acre developments and bring in big homes. Mrs. Eisele asked if this would be a better balance of land? John Landers, 7181 Sunrise Drive - Mr. Landers said that supports entirely everything that has been said to this point. He asked that when a vote is taken on both the rezone request and the preliminary plat request that each Council Member individually give their yes or nay along with their reasons for voting as they did. Mike Stricker, 84 White Pine Road - Mr. Stricker said he wished to talk about the Woods of Baldwin Lake, Second Addition. Acting Mayor Neal asked that Mr. Stricker reserve his comments until PAGE 8