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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1998 tours of special areas. There are some environmental aspects that only exist in Lino Lakes. She stated a study of the Environmental Inventory is needed. She expressed concern regarding endangerment of flora and fauna because of building. Mr. Mike Trehus, 675 Shadow Court, stated he was hopeful the Council could pull together. Urban sprawl will not end in a line without boundaries. Urban sprawl will always phase into rural areas. He encouraged large lots as a plan to curtail urban sprawl. He stated a detailed plan does not mean a good plan. He stated the average home in Lakeville is $200,000 compared to $145,000 in Lino Lakes. He asked how the City's fiscal responsibility can be maintained. He stated there is an over abundance of MUSA. There will be an excess of buildable acres in the MUSA in 2010. There will be enough MUSA to last 21 years. If there is an excess of MUSA there will be lots of development pressure. There is no legal precedent to remain at 147 houses per year. He asked how many wetland and hydric soil acres are in the MUSA. He stated 41% of the population considers over population a serious issue. He stated the Plan is growth driven. The Lyden/Dahl plan is people driven. Mr. Jeff Joyer, 8174 Lake Drive, stated he owns a 5 acre parcel on Lake Drive south of the Main Street and 79th Street intersection. He stated the parcel was previously zoned Commercial. He asked that the parcel be changed to Commercial Zoning again. The property does adjoin five (5) single family residences. The homes were built at the time the property was zoned Commercial. Sewer is scheduled for next fall. He stated he had been assured by past Councils that serious consideration would be given to Commercial Zoning if a specific plan was presented. He stated the Planning & Zoning Board now has tighter controls for rezoning property. Mr. Al Robinson, 8299 4th Avenue, stated he has lived here since 1938. He has owned his own business for 42 years. He has served on the Planning & Zoning Board for 5 years. Mr. Robinson stated he has watched taxes go up but he is not complaining. He stated he has reservations regarding greenways. He added that he believes the Plan is a good plan. Nothing is perfect. The economy is good right now but it will taper off. The number of homes built each year will depend upon the economy and how well the homes sell. Growth was wanted for the City back in the 1950's. Rooftops are needed for Commercial development. Commercial development will help with the taxes. Mr. Robinson stated the flyer from CALL really burned him. There is no listed time for meetings, no agenda, and he had no idea who they were. He stated this is garbage and questioned why the group can not state who they are. If anyone wants to speak for the City of Lino Lakes they should reveal who they are. Mr. Raymond Stadum, 663 Andall Street, stated he is a member of CALL. Residents are entitled to organize, campaign, dispute, and disagree. He stated he is more willing to support realtors and developers. A moderate growth plan is viewed by many as immoderate to the tax payer. He asked that no Plan be accepted without the Environmental Inventory. He mentioned the autocratic displays of arrogance of members not elected who appear to have government authority. Throughout efforts to achieve a consensus, elected officials have been attacked. Certain Council Members have been accused of not being team players. Theirs is not the only team. Council Members Lyden and Dahl are representative of a larger team. 8