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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 7, 1998 Kim stated the purpose of that meeting was to come together to discuss specific issues. Chris stated the meeting went well. There was an open, honest discussion. Chris indicated he had hoped they came away from the meeting with a new understanding and that the draft Plan would be reviewed again. He stated they went through 13 points in detail. Chris said he left the meeting with the understanding that the points would be brought back to the Task Force for review. Kim asked what items were put on the table that were negotiable. Chris indicated he had given that information to Paul. Chris stated he would negotiate on those issues if information was given to him demonstrating it was for the City's good. He stated he will not move to the middle ground for the sake of moving to the middle ground. Information was given to him regarding Hobby Farms that did move him to the middle ground. During the meeting JP stated they were talking about two (2) different plans and the plans were incompatible. Kim asked where they go from here. Chris said he had hoped they were going to take it back to the Task Force for discussion. Kim stated that over the course of the last two (2) years the Task Force has looked at facts and information to support their recommendations. She said it was important to discuss these issues at the beginning of the process. She also understood that there are citizens who support Chris's issues. However, the Task Force and the draft Plan is representative of all the citizens of Lino Lakes. Kim noted without a 4/5 vote the Metropolitan Council can put in place a plan they want. She asked what the Council can do to resolve this issue. There are real differences in the two (2) plans. Chris suggested the Task Force look at his concerns again. Brian stated the Council can give direction to hold another meeting. Dave noted there is an opportunity to speak about the Plan at the public hearing on October 14, 1998. Kim suggested Council speak to Jamie to get his thoughts regarding this issue. Caroline added that she thought the meeting with Paul and JP went very well. She felt Jamie should not solely determine if another Task Force meeting is held. She indicated that Paul or JP should be present at the Task Force meeting. She wondered what happened between that meeting and the decision to not hold another Task Force meeting. Mark stated that he believed that Jamie felt there was no middle ground on the issues. He came from the meeting feeling there was no room for negotiation. Chris stated he will move to the middle if information is shown to support the middle ground. Kim suggested a special Council meeting be held and dedicated to the issues from Chris and Caroline. Chris asked for documents proving that the Metropolitan Council will put their own plan in force if the Council cannot reach an agreement on the Draft plan. Kim stated there are two (2) State Statutes that give the Metropolitan Council the authority to enforce their own plan. The Lino Lakes plan will be scrutinized more than other cities. She indicated she believes the City can submit a plan that is representative. Negotiations and changes can be made to develop an acceptable plan. Kim scheduled a meeting on October 19, 1998, 6:00 p.m., to discuss the issues. She asked Dave to inform John about the meeting. She asked that Al Brixius be present at this meeting to discuss the Plan. She also noted the Planning & Zoning Board meeting and Saturday's Vision Bus Tour must to be posted. 2 •