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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2000 picture is ten years old. The Metropolitan Council is aware of these difficulties. After the year 2000 census, the Met Council will re-examine the housing picture. Staff advised Resolution No. 00 — 105 states that Lino Lakes elects to continue to participate in the program. The City needs to participate to be eligible for Town Center funding, including the $1.5 million grant that was just applied for. Staff distributed a copy of the Livable Community Goals that were approved in 1998. Council Member Reinert stated that the goals do not mirror the Comprehensive Plan or what is happening within the City. He stated it seems like a silly exercise to approve the goals when there is no hope of reaching them. He inquired about the other 10% of affordability housing. Staff advised the percentages are hard to understand. The goals indicate that of the owner occupied homes within the City, 65% will fall into the affordability category. Staff noted the goal will not be reached. Council Member Reinert stated the Metropolitan Council shoul reach the goals. Staff advised the Metropolitan Council is a examined after the 2000 census. Mayor Bergeson asked for an update on the grant ap The City Engineer advised the committee is me information at that time. that the City cannot he goals will be re- • n on Wednesday. The City will have more • Council Member Carlson referred to ding the City's goals in the Comprehensive Plan. She clarified the 1994 goals. She • °r e r A izes those goals were passed by a previous Council and they may have to be re-ne •• ' . • . he stated she does support of a mix of housing but the numbers seem out of line. S . • tha the City has been working on two (2) different definitions of density. She reviewed calcu . • ' regarding density that is similar to the Saddle Club noting that it is clear the Metropolit s looking at a different type of zoning. She stated the City needs to be aware of that issue. - - ex.ressed concern regarding what will happen to minimum lot sizes when the zoning is re-writte o fit the Comprehensive Plan. Staff advised the zoning issue will be discussed. Staff referred to a memo regarding density issues and zoning that was distributed to the Council. Staff advised this issue will be examined and some changes may be necessary. Council Member Carlson stated that in September 2000, the Council agreed on the upper and lower limit on density. The City Attorney has advised that the Council can use those guidelines. She expressed concern that N of Lino Lakes is wetlands and small clusters will be built on the land that is buildable. She also expressed concern regarding adding land into the calculation that should not be factored in. Staff advised zoning would implement the plan. 12