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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Environmental Management Plan Summary, J.P. Houchins, Jeff Schoenbauer and Marty Asleson — Mr. J.P. Houchins, Chair of the Environmental Board, came forward and gave the background to the plan. He noted that five (5) years ago the City did not have a plan. The Environmental Plan was developed a result of the 20/20 Vision. The goal of the plan is to provide awareness and environmental planning within the City. Mr. Houchins continued stating the City worked with consultants and the plan is now completed. The Environmental Board recommends approval and implementation of the plan. The Board believes the plan is very important to the City because of the concern regarding the loss of special characteristics within Lino Lakes. He noted that environmental preservation has real environmental and property value. Mr. Jeff Schoenbauer, Brauer and Associates, came forward and stated the City of Lino Lakes is at a turning point and has the opportunity to do things that are ecologically sound. The plan goes way beyond saving some characteristics of some land. The plan involves preserving characteristics and offers the opportunity to enhance and bring back some natural qualities that have deteriorated over time. Lino Lakes is in a leadership role regarding conservation develo Mr. Schoenbauer reviewed the plan in detail including the plan examples of applying the conservation development plannin objective is a "high quality of life in the context of resp and long-term sustainability". Mr. Schoenbauer also reviewed the conse ent process noting the importance of cooperation by the City and developer Council Member O'Donnell . _ cons rvation development plan that currently exists within the City is based on the wo �, • �• n plan. ,andbook, and oted the overall -planning ardship, economic viability, Staff advised the cons Management Inventory. the proposed Comprehe will be conducted. elopment process is the outcome of the City's Environmental pieces to the plan include the following: Preservation development, ve Plan, and the GIS. A study to determine the best way to use the GIS Mayor Bergeson asked if the plan will be shared with the County Park and Rice Creek. Mr. Shoenbauer advised the County Park is aware of the plan and is poised to be partners with the City. Staff added the County underwent the same study using the same team of consultants. Mayor Bergeson stated the City has a commitment to various housing types. He asked how the plan can be accomplished when offering lower cost housing. 2