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• <br />• <br />CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 22, 1998 <br />Kim stated that all contracts need to be up to dated. She directed David Pecchia to work <br />with Marilyn to get the contracts updated and establish a policy for reviewing contracts. <br />She asked if there is a place that the City policies are kept. Marilyn indicated that she has <br />a file for all City policies. John stated that the City's policies should be kept in a booklet. <br />Kim asked David Pecchia to report back with an update regarding the contracts and <br />policies in a month. <br />Brian stated that he will provide the Council with all development contracts. The <br />Development department keeps their own files. <br />COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN UPDATE <br />Brian stated that on July 23, 1998, 6:00 p.m., a Comprehensive Task Force meeting will <br />be held regarding Birch Street and transportation policies. On July 30, 1998, a <br />Comprehensive Task Force meeting will be held in the work session format regarding <br />Commercial/Industrial development. He encouraged everyone to attend. <br />Kim asked if the transportation concerns brought up by the Council have been addressed. <br />Brian stated that revisions are currently being made. Chris suggested that the <br />Comprehensive Plan be addressed in a moderate growth scenario and a slow growth <br />scenario. Kim noted that the Comprehensive Plan is an overall copulation of citizens <br />concerns and will not satisfy all people. Chris suggested that the citizens of Lino Lakes <br />vote on a moderate growth plan or a slow growth plan. Kim stated that most citizens do <br />not have the detail and background on what is involved in a Comprehensive Plan. Two <br />(2) plans are not representative of the citizens of Lino Lakes. <br />John noted that the Comprehensive Plan is a land use plan and the report should focus on <br />land use only. <br />Kim asked Caroline and Chris to contribute their ideas to the plan. She felt it is very <br />important to not fragment the community. She asked that the Council come to some <br />consensus because the Council provides the leadership for the community. The <br />Comprehensive Plan Task Force cannot start over with a new plan. They need to make <br />the current plan work so everyone can live with it. Kim encouraged Chris and Caroline to <br />participate in the Comprehensive Plan discussions. Chris stated that his ideas have been <br />met with roadblocks. He stated the current plan will not have full support of the Council. <br />He asked about regulatory mechanisms of the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Kim stated that regulatory mechanisms within the plan are being addressed. There are <br />many pieces to the Comprehensive Plan. It will involve goals and reviews. Chris stated <br />that he believes the City can achieve all its goals with a slow growth plan. <br />John asked for an update regarding Birch Street. Brian stated that there has been a lot of <br />confusion regarding Birch Street. Birch Street will be directly addressed at the next <br />Comprehensive Plan meeting. Chris asked how much influence the City has regarding <br />