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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9,1996 Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Hawkins to clarify whether or not approval of the suggested criteria would take precedence over existing ordinance requirements, should a conflict arise. Attorney Hawkins stated that there would be no conflict, as it is merely criteria applicable to consideration of a proposal that would involve rezoning and MUSA allocation. Council Member Lyden suggested waiting until the Comprehensive Plan is completed to set these criteria; that cluster development be an option; that the City wait until 2003, when a significant portion of the tax base becomes available; and, need for balance between residential and nonresidential tax base. He stated that this proposal is ill-timed. Mayor Landers asked how the City should handle MUSA in the interim, should the City wait until the year 2003 to implement allocation. Council Member Lyden suggested that waiting would not impair the quality of life Lino Lakes residents now enjoy. Mayor Landers invited brief input from the audience. Yvonne Kinney, 6299 Red Maple Lane, asked how the new development will effect the new school being built. She expressed concern that the MUSA proposal will attract new developers. Mike Trehus, 675 Shadow Court, asked how the subject fits with maintaining the City's interests. Council Member Kuether explained that the proposed guidelines would allow for control over allocating existing MUSA. Mr. Wessel explained that the designation of the subject 150 acres was the direct result of landowners in that area requesting MUSA designation. Mr. Trehus asked what would be lost if this proposal were delayed. Mr. Wessel explained that requests for rezoning are coming, and that Staff and Council need guidelines for evaluating the requests. Mayor Landers reiterated the necessity for guidelines in the event of such requests. Mr. Trehus then asked what would be gained by tabling or denying this proposal. Council Member Kuether indicated that in all likelihood the matter would have to be tabled for further review. Council Member Lyden reiterated the City's goals as gains that could be made by delaying this matter. Council Member Lyden moved to abolish the 141 acres of MUSA reserve. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Council Member Lyden stated that in his opinion additional review should take place with attention to all possibilities for impact on the community. Motion failed for lack of a majority vote. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt the 11 criteria proposed by Staff, add a 12th criterion and clarify the 11 th criterion. Clarification of No. 11: