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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14,1998 Council Member Lyden stated the Environmental group deserves a great deal of credit for bringing Brauer & Associates in as consultants. He liked the thoughts and ideas presented by the consultants. He asked who was polled in the Image Preference Survey. Mr. Shonebauer stated the people polled were residents from Lino Lakes. Council Member Lyden noted the top three (3) images/values of those polled are related to open space. He asked if it is fair to say that the people in Lino Lakes place a high value on open space. Mr. Abflebaum explained that perception of density was indicated on the survey. Homes associated with a typical small town integrated with open space scored highly. What was not vital to those polled was open space that was not structured and certain architectural styles. Council Member Lyden stated he greatly appreciated the value the consultants put on the three (3) components. He stated the basic premise of the Comprehensive Plan must be based on all three (3) components. The common language by which development is currently discussed is economy. There is no language to express the ideas of open space, preserving natural resources, and rural areas and indicated he would prefer the Comprehensive Plan be built on those ideas. Mr. Abflebaum stated the three (3) components are similar to a three (3) legged stool which is much more stable. Each leg of the stool is represented by one of the three (3) images/values. The importance of the model is great. What the model represents is very valuable in how to view the future. Mayor Sullivan stated the picture of the model may not be used in the front of the Comprehensive Plan. However, the Comprehensive Plan is based on the 20/20 Vision and does put its focus on the environment, economics, and cultural aspects. Mr. Abflebaum stated that was his understanding in reading the draft of the Comprehensive Plan even though it may not show it symbolically. Council Member Lyden asked why the greenway corridors are not specifically outlined. Mr. Schonebauer indicated he was unsure as to why this happened. He will be looking into this. He indicated their focus is on preservation. Preservation of natural resources can only happen when it is economically viable. There are ways to make it economically viable and developers are willing to participate to achieve a balance. Council Member Neal asked if the model development and the actual plat map shown have the same amount of lots. Mr. Schonebauer indicated there are more lots in the model development. Mr. Wessel added that the emphasis of the environmental approach has been for residential development. It is also applicable to commercial development. These consultants have been working on the Town Center project. Mr. Abflebaum stated they have been looking at the four (4) quadrants of I -35W. Very refined • mapping of the quadrants including mapping trees, prairies, and wetlands is currently being done.