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• • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 26,1998 Mayor Sullivan asked when the Environmental Inventory will be complete. Mr. Wessel indicated the City will be able to implement the plan in approximately one year. Mr. Brixius stated he agrees that mobile homes should be part of the maintenance program. He stated language can be included in the Plan regarding expanding restrictions in the sea plane base. Council Member Neal asked if jet airplanes will be eliminated. Mr. Brixius stated jets can be eliminated. Mayor Sullivan stated the City needs a plan. She asked for a recommendation for the Housing Maintenance Program. Mr. Brixius recommended that a Housing Maintenance Program be established. He indicated he has provided copies of the program used in the City of New Hope. He is not recommending drafting specific ordinances at this time. Mayor Sullivan stated the question before Council is do we include mobile homes in the Housing Maintenance Program and do we include language for the sea plane base. 5. Jerry Bauer asked if the east side of Lake Amelia could be served with sewer/water from White Bear Town and shown as sewered residential on the plan. Mr. Brixius stated this change would not follow the intent of the overall Plan in that it would not be an orderly expansion of a zoning district. 6. Fritz Johnson stated that it is important to commercial and industrial growth to provide diverse housing opportunities. There was no recommendation from Mr. Brixius regarding this issue. 7. Ron Mickoli and Jeff Joyer requested commercial designation for a five (5) acre parcel south of Vicki Lane and west of Lake Drive. Mr. Brixius went over a map detailing the parcel. Single Family homes abut that property on three (3) sides. There is no direct access from Lake Drive. It was determined this parcel is best used by designating it residential. Mayor Sullivan stated with the new Comprehensive Plan everyone is starting with a new slate. The property owner did have promises made to him. She asked where the commercial properties are in relation to the parcel. Mr. Brixius referred to the map and pointed out the commercial properties. Council Member Neal noted the City owns a piece of property similar to the parcel that is zoned Commercial. Mayor Sullivan asked about the land across the street. Mr. Brixius stated an extension of commercial is being proposed. Commercial is consistent with the land use to the east but no to the west. Council Member Bergeson stated that immediately to the north there is a duplex. To the south is a rental home. The owner of the home is hoping the property will become commercial. A resident runs a hobby business out of his garage just south of that. From 79th Street north to 11