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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14,1998 OPEN MIKE Ms. Connie Grundhofer, Linda Avenue, stated the Quad Press publishes the meeting dates and times for City meetings. Many times City meetings come up on the spur of the moment for the following Monday night. There is not enough time to publish these meeting notices. Ms. Grundhofer stated she does not have cable TV and does not receive the Quad Press until the following Tuesday. Because of this, she has missed City meetings that she would have attended. She asked if added meetings can be scheduled two weeks in advance to allow for the publication. Mayor Sullivan stated the City must give a 72 hour notice for special meetings. If an additional City meeting is needed, it is posted on the front door of the city hall. Ms. Grundhofer asked about the grading occurring near Baldwin Lake and Baldwin Park. Mr. Powell stated there is grading activity is for construction of a park trail and basketball court. The activity is taking place behind the well and pump house in Lino Lakes. The trail consists of eight (8) feet of pavement with a 12 foot base. It was noted that government Cable TV is available free of charge to all Lino Lakes residents where cable TV is available. Anyone interested should contact Mr. Tesch. PRESENTATION BY ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANTS, ENVIRONMENTAL INVENTORY PLAN, MARTY ASLESON Mr. Asleson stated the Environmental Inventory and Management Plan is nearly complete and the data is being refined. The Management Plan portion of the study began with the two (2) day environmental charettes. The Environmental Consultants, Jeff Schonebauer of Brauer & Associates and Steve Abflebaum were present to give the Council an update of the study. Mr. Schonebauer outlined the environmental study process. He also outlined the planning model which involves three (3) key components; 1) ecology, 2) cultural aspects, and 3) economic aspects. The purpose of the study is to develop a process to maintain the environment within development. Mr. Abflebaum presented an aerial map which indicated the base of ecological conditions within Lino Lakes. He stated a new way of working with the land is needed to better manage the ecological resources. Many ecological aspects of Lino Lakes are already degraded. A better use of the land will better protect the natural resources in the City. Mr. Schonebauer reviewed a list of Community Development Principles and stated he hopes they are adopted by the City. He distributed copies of an image preference survey that was presented at the Management charettes. He also went over a model of a development that is attainable within the City of Lino Lakes that preserves open space and natural resources. Mr. Abflebaum noted the final report and recommendations will be completed by April, 1999. 2