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• COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1998 Mr. Wessel stated that if Council does decide to send the document forward it needs to be very specific about what it wants the Metropolitan Council to do with it. Mr. Smyser stated the Metropolitan Council is wondering why the City would send them the Lyden/Dahl Plan. The City is supposed to send them a Comprehensive Plan. The Metropolitan Council has indicated they are not sure how to approach this plan and they do not want to be a referee. They have asked the City to tell them if it is part of the larger plan or if the City wants an opinion regarding the document. Council Member Neal asked if the Comprehensive Plan has already been submitted. Mr. Wessel indicated the Plan has not yet been submitted to the Metropolitan Council. It is being prepared for submittal and will be submitted by the end of the year. Mayor Sullivan stated that the community has to recognize that the City Council represents this community internally and externally. The Comprehensive Plan has been forward to the Metropolitan Council on a 3/2 vote. Sending the Lyden/Dahl Plan would be confusing. She stated she absolutely does not support this document being forwarded as representing the City of Lino Lakes. Mayor Sullivan moved to not send the Lyden/Dahl Plan to the Metropolitan Council as any piece or relation to the draft Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Council Member Neal asked if there was any chance of any more discussions to gain a compromise on the Plan. Mayor Sullivan stated she has offered to open up discussions if Council Member Lyden and Council Member Dahl bring forward specific recommendations. Council Member Neal asked about the City building apartments for low income families. Mayor Sullivan stated the Plan does involve some higher density housing but does not deal with lower income. families. Council Member Neal stated he has changed his mind and does not think the Lyden/Dahl should be sent to the Metropolitan Council. Council Member Lyden stated he could say sending the Plan with a 3/2 vote is not being responsible. It appears it is Council Member Lyden's and Council Member Dahl's responsibility to catch the "train". It is the whole Council's responsibility. The Metropolitan Council should have a broad spectrum. He stated he does not appreciate the idea that it is their responsibility to catch the "train" that you sent down the tracks. Mayor Sullivan stated that Council has offered the opportunity to come to an agreement on the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried with Council Member Dahl and Council Member Lyden voting no. 11