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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1998 Wessel stated he did not know what document Council Member Dahl was referring to. The Metropolitan Council did make a projection regarding build out. The City has scaled back. The Metropolitan Council made the original forecast. He indicated he would have to review the document to comment further. Council Member Dahl stated the document refers to gross acres. The proposed Comprehensive Plan will double or triple those numbers. She asked how many acres specifically are in growth areas. She stated there has been only one healthy discussion regarding compromise on certain issues. This is the second healthy discussion. If more healthy discussions had been held before tonight's meeting they could be further along. She stated that baby boomers homes will become vacant and a place is needed for them. There are homes for sale all over Lino Lakes. The second generation of baby boomers will be coming. She indicated she does not believe houses will sit vacant in Lino Lakes. Younger people will come into the area.. She noted that while on the Comprehensive Plan Task Force from the beginning of the year to almost the end of the year, she continually heard that nothing was concrete. Changes could be made. She agreed with Council Member Lyden that their ideas and suggestions were continually shut down because they came in too late. Mayor Sullivan noted that all ideas and suggestions were reviewed and revisited several times. Council Member Dahl stated she does not believe that the Plan cannot indicate a certain number of homes per year. That was the number one priority when she started on the Task Force. She read a memo to Council dated 11/19/98 regarding the Plan. She asked about the possibility of a one month extension. She stated the Plan has a good foundation. She indicated that before she can vote on the Plan, she needs to see Mr. Brixius's recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan. She stated sending the Plan to the Metropolitan Council with a 3/5 vote is a waste of the Metropolitan Council's time. The Plan needs to be sent to neighboring cities before it is submitted to the Metropolitan Council. Council Member Neal asked about the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Centerville. Ms. Wyland indicated Centerville's Plan has been reviewed by City staff. Mayor Sullivan noted that Mr. Wessel needs onemonth to package and change the Plan. Part of that process is sending the Plan to neighboring cities. Council Member Neal suggested approving the Plan and submitting it. If changes are needed change them later. Council Member Neal moved to forward the proposed Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and then have the Comprehensive Plan Task Force and Council Members Lyden and Dahl get together with the Metropolitan Council so that Council Members Lyden and Dahl can voice their views and if there is a change in the Plan it can be done immediately. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. 22