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• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 15, 1999 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : December 15, 1999 TIME STARTED : 5:35 p.m. TIME ENDED : 9:04 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Members Bergeson, Dahl, Lyden, Neal, and Mayor Sullivan MEMBERS ABSENT : None Staff members present: Administrative Director, Dan Tesch; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; City Engineer, John Powell; City Planner, Jeff Smyser; Economic Development Assistant, Mary Alice Divine; Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; City Attorney, Bill Hawkins (part); and City Clerk Ry-Chel Gaustad COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL/JEFF SMYSER Council Member Lyden advised there has been one outstanding question about the numbers in the Comprehensive Plan. The question has recently been answered and discussions will continue with Council Member Bergeson. Mayor Sullivan requested a special Council meeting be called if a resolution is found. She expressed concern regarding some type of measure that the Comprehensive Plan requires. She asked if staff would continue to work on the measure. Staff advised they would continue to work on the Comprehensive Plan measure. MAJESTIC PINES COMMUNITY CHURCH , JEFF SMYSER Staff advised the proposed project, a church on Centerville Road on the north end of Lake Amelia, is a conditional use in the Rural -zoning district. A site plan review also is required. Council will be asked to take action Monday, December 20, 1999. Approval from the applicant would be needed to extend the approval process. Staff noted the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval based on conditions. Staff also recommended approval of the project. A neighborhood meeting and a public hearing have been held. The main concerns of residents include the lake and environmental effects and the size of the building. Council expressed concern regarding the size of the project, number of Lino Lakes members, location, and additional traffic in the area.