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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1998 Al explained that the City could establish a lesser growth rate but then the amount of MUSA would also be less. That means that there would be less MUSA available in 2010 and the City would have to go back to the Metropolitan Council and ask for additional MUSA. This would give the Metropolitan Council too much control over the future of Lino Lakes. Caroline said she felt that there is a strong possibility that the City would have to amend the Plan by 2010 because things change. She would like to be conservative until that date. Caroline said she was concerned about the number 147. She felt some growth should not equate to 147. The City is putting too much emphasis on residential growth and should concentrate more on commercial/industrial growth. Kim felt the key should not be the 147 but rather a population of 20,500 in 2020. The Council took a five (5) minute recess at 8:10 p.m. John felt that land use decisions should be much more important that the rate of residential growth. He said he would rather work with no defined number. John said that he was "OK" with 147 but felt the market should define the number. John noted that the "baby boomer" statistics are huge. He felt as "bubbles" go through any community, the household size is affected. He said he did not disagree with Chris' math, but did feel that the MUSA is not in the right location. John did not want to loose another goal which is infill. He felt the "banking" concept was a good tool. It gives the local government control and flexibility. He felt that this was one of the most important parts of the Plan. This concept will work well in the future and it is up to the elected officials to work within the Plan. John referred to the location of "greenways" and asked where should they go and what should their configuration be? Al explained that they would be built around wetlands and areas that are not buildable. There were comments from the public that there are inaccuracies in the wetland designations. Others were concerned that once the "greenways" were approved by Metropolitan Council, they could not be changed. Al agreed that the wetland inventories were inaccurate. He would like to put in the Plan, a statement that inaccuracies do exist and will be addressed after the environmental study is completed. Kim stressed that the "greenways" are not just wetlands. Al said he will give more details on what "greenways" are. He will also add another paragraph on Page 57 clarifying that "greenway" areas are conceptual. John noted that there is a five (5) acre parcel on Lake Drive that does not fit the zoning. He expressed concern about the development of the lots and others with similar situations. Al explained that every city faces those problems. However he felt that this particular site may need additional attention. Kim suggested that guidelines for planning be established for such lots. She noted that the Council has to do their job based on PAGE 6