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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1999 Council Member Lyden stated he has a long history of having a philosophical difference with the Metropolitan Council since their policies are based on smart growth which is based on density and will raise density and rental in Lino Lakes. Council Member Lyden stated that he does not believe this is why people move to Lino Lakes. Mayor Sullivan noted that the areas identified for multi -family housing are located specifically in three areas and the amount of affordable housing is not identified in the Comprehensive Plan. She clarified that affordable housing is not the same as subsidized housing. Council Member Bergeson noted these are only goals, not mandates, and have not changed from a year ago. He stated that he thinks the grant the City received has allowed the City to do good things in the Town Center area and he supported being able to finish using the grant which necessitates supporting these goals. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 99 — 139, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Members Lyden and Dahl voting no. Resolution No. 99 - 139 can be found at the end of these minut Consideration of Resolution No. 99 -136, MnDOT 3/ a Required) - Marty Asleson - Staff advised that MnDOT has a grant . -' c the Road Side Partnership Program which pays for one hundred percent of cost plant materials along state highway right-of-ways. In 1998, the Lino Lakes E . ° ' : d moved to support a planting along Interstate 35W and between the Apoll a eig borhood Housing, with the financial help of MnDOT and volunteers from t ados Neighborhood. The planting was funded under the 1999 Forestry bud: •lete. on April 22, 1999. The proposed resolution is needed to recover the mom.:, fo anting materials used for this project. Staff recommended ad';;::. �,•` solution No. 99 — 136 as drafted. Council Member Dahl ed to adopt Resolution No. 99 - 136, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 99 - 136 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 99 -138, Initiate Feasibility Study and Authorize Eminent Domain, Apollo Drive Improvements Phase 4 - (4/5 Vote Required) — Brian Wessel — Mr. Wessel advised that the City is currently master planning the Town Center located on the northeast quadrant of 35W and Trunk Highway 49 interchange. In order to ensure adequate roadway access and utility service to this entire quadrant, the City needs to initiate a public improvement. Staff noted the requirements of Minnesota Statutes to order the preparation of a feasibility report studying the proposed improvements, which would include roadways, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water service. 15