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• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 3,1998 document. Jamie also noted that the Plan is just a land use tool, it is not a development plan. Don Dunn, Planning and Zoning Board & Charter Commission member felt it is difficult to summarize a document like this. He explained 100's of hours have been devoted to the drafting the Plan and said he firmly believes that this is what the citizens want. Did it answer everyone's need? No, it should operate on the basis of what's good for the community. Quality of life encompasses many things and means different things to different people. Don asked if the Plan goes a long way in recognizing the future of Lino Lakes? Yes, the Plan outlines the framework to manage the City. The Task Force looked for a balance and put aside their personal goals and wants to be as objective as possible. Don noted that once the Plan is adopted by the City Council, more work is needed to revise the City Ordinances and Policies. Chris explained that he heard a comment about increasing the population to meet the Met Council's forecasts. Chris was told that the Met Council's forecasts were never a part of the consideration of this Plan. Chris again said that the Citizens Survey said that the community wanted low growth. Kim told Chris that the Plan is a consensus and he should be a part of this consensus. Mike Trehus, Charter Commission and Planning and Zoning Board member explained that he had sent a memo to Kim regarding growth. He disagrees that all issues have been addressed. Kim asked Mike to prepare a presentation regarding what his thoughts are about the Plan. Paul Montain, Park Board member and Charter Commission Chairman said his opinion is that the City should have moderate to fast growth. He also noted that the document is a consensus and not cast in stone. Paul is not completely satisfied with the document but feels equally committed to the City. Paul said that he takes exception when he hears a person saying that they have the right view. J. P. Houchins, Task Force, Environmental Board and 20/20 member said that the Council should reread the 20/20 final report. He has prepared a list of items that he feels should be addressed. He also noted that the City cannot stand still. Guy Herr, Task Force member and former Planning and Zoning Board member said he agrees with Don. Metropolitan Council only predicts what the population of any community is going to be. That figure is not there desire or goal. J. P. noted that the reason he moved to Lino Lakes was the open spaces. If anyone of the Task Force is committed to the Plan it is him. Kim told Mike that he has done a good job of describing his concerns. Andre referred to page 24 of the draft and said he felt this goal was very low. Kim explained that this will require additional discussion. PAGE 3