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COUNCIL MINUTES July 27, 1998 Council Member Neal noted that he invited Ms. Margaret Langfeld to the meeting. Mayor Sullivan noted that Comprehensive Plan Task Force members are unsure whether to sit at the large table or to be part of the crowd. Council Member Lyden stated it is the duty of the Council to listen to the citizens of Lino Lakes. He suggested Council send a directive to the Comprehensive Plan Task Force that any plan containing a four (4) lane road for Birch Street will not be accepted. Mayor Sullivan stated if that directive is sent to the Comprehensive Plan Task Force, the City Council is limiting the Task Force. She stated it would be irresponsible of the Council to send that directive. The responsibility of the Comprehensive Plan Task Force is to look at all options. The Task Force is aware of the opposition to the four (4) lane Birch Street proposal. Council Member Lyden stated that in his opinion a four (4) lane Birch Street is not an option. Council Member Neal asked if the City of Hugo is trying to develop a road that connects to Birch Street. Mr. Ahrens indicated he is not aware of any such plans. Hugo is developing a road that connects to Cedar Street. Mayor Sullivan stated that the City of Hugo is also putting together a transportation plan. Their plan and alignment with the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan will be discussed at a joint meeting on Thursday, July 30, 1998. Council Member Bergeson asked for a clarification of time regarding the Comprehensive Plan Task Force meeting on Thursday, July 30, 1998. Mr. Wessel indicated the meeting time is at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Donna Carlson, 6808 East Shadow Lake Drive, came forward and asked if the time of the meeting can be changed to 7:30 p.m. She indicated that the meeting has most often been advertised at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Sullivan stated that the City Hall door and cable television advertises the meeting time at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Carlson stated that the receptionist at City Hall told her the time was at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Sullivan stated that the meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. because of the confusion. Mr. Jim Crowl, 6618 East Shadow Lake Court, came forward to present Council with 452 letters from citizens that oppose the upgrade of Birch Street to a four (4) lane road. He noted that the letters include letters from Council Member Dahl, Council Member Lyden, and Council Member Neal. He asked Council to follow the directive from the citizens of Lino Lakes. Mr. Joe Zych, 6478 Tomahawk Trail, and Ms. Karen Graber, 1997 Birch Street, came forward to show support of the citizens opposed to the four (4) lane road. Mayor Sullivan stated that it is Council's decision regarding what action is taken. She indicated that she feels the Comprehensive Plan Task Force should be able to do their job. It is their responsibility to make a recommendation regarding the Comprehensive Plan to the Council. The 10