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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1997 successful pursuit of a "plan with targets" for rental, starter and multifamily housing in Lino Lakes and the direction being given that the such housing be built "south and east of the chain of lakes." I am drawing that information from the Citizens Advisory Group 1997 Growth Plan Summary, which states: "Long-range planning which addresses housing mixes. As the City's 5 -year plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Zoning Ordinances are updated, the City needs to address at least 2 specific housing issues: "1. Establishing a plan with targets for desirable housing mixes of owner occupied vs rental, single family vs multifamily, and a range of housing costs." "2. - Avoid creating economic divisions in residential development. Development which has occurred south and east of the chain of lakes is increasingly upscale single family. North and west of the chain of lakes is starter and mid-level single family, as well as all of the new multifamily development. Types and values of housing should be distributed throughout the city." I, as a citizen, do not oppose rental, multifamily or starter housing. And I have faith in that the majority of citizens of our city would support diversified housing if they are informed and are allowed to be involved in the decision making process. As a member of the Citizens Advisory Group I do not believe that I, or the other ten members have the right to direct zoning. I have been advised by the chair of the Citizens Advisory Group that Lino Lakes has been awarded funds from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account. I refer the mayor and council members to the November 17, 1997 memorandum that states this funding was requested for: "Design of a Development Framework: This is a document that would incorporate the architectural guidelines, plus zoning codes and other regulations that are particular to the special zoning district for The Village. This framework is intended to be used within other areas of the city (to be designated) in the future to promote more efficient land use, mixed use development and high density housing." I, as an individual, support this plan in the village, because the need for services, transportation and jobs can be more readily met in that location. However, I am concerned that it will not be built there because the city does not own the land and the price set for the property is nearly three times market value. That statement is 2