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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001 • development right and, if so, how the City could tell the property owner they cannot develop because the City is beyond the 147 homes per year rate. • • Mr. Trehus commented on a 1998 series of advertisements "Myth or Reality?" He pointed out that the map looks just like the Metropolitan Council's map. He suggested that an objective look at the facts would tell you what is reality and asked how there is still going to be 60 percent open space with this map. Mr. Trehus stated his concern for the environment which he believed was not addressed in the Comprehensive Plan, a plan which he felt was more like a vision document. He encouraged the Council to assure residents are aware of all the issues and that the issues be worked out prior to adoption. Mr. Trehus reviewed the number of acres that are currently available for development and the rate of development proposed in the Comprehensive Plan, noting the map drives a need for more than 359 acres and the City is virtually past the 2010 goal already. He suggested you cannot demonstrate a need for MUSA based on the numbers and goals as stated in the Plan. Mr. Trehus noted that the Comprehensive Plan Task Force understood the Inventory Manage would be appended to the Comprehensive Plan. However, timing did not allow for that cur the result was a handbook for conservation development. He urged the Counc ' . m �� u = of that tool and to further define greenways rather than moving forward with the Co >s v , an. Mr. Trehus advised of a policy used by the City of L believed the proposed Comprehensive Plan does n ordinance and requirement for notification to go change. He noted that not all residents read Th everyone who owns land near a proposed Mr. Trehus stated if the Council abs maps for the reasons he has previo goals and not add 2,500 acres. and lets developers plan the and tools, and all that is . ded eserve rural character, which he e then addressed the notification idents within a certain distance of a land use d asked whether the City sent letters to to pass the Plan, he would urge them to remove the ted. addition, he suggested the City list the housing stated he believes the Plan, as proposed, is a "blank check" hasized that the City can do better, it has the knowledge ake the effort. Raymond Stadum, 663 AniAll S eet, read a letter from Rod Kukonen, 647 Andall Street, which expressed concern about the y`.roposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan, MUSA expansion, need for proper planning tools to be in place, and desire for the City to no longer be in a reactive mode with regard to proposed developments. Mr. Stadum stated that what is happening in Lino Lakes is not unique and, in fact, being replicated across the country. He commented on the public's perception that there is an unresponsive Council and faceless unelected bureaucrats making decisions which result in a nonrepresentative government. Mr. Stadum reviewed the nation's history and ideals to be governed by elected governing boards, not based on the notorious big "carrot" or "stick." Mr. Stadum stated the phrase "affordable housing" has a noble ring to it and all believe in the right to it, provided you can afford it. He quoted a newspaper article written by Eagan Mayor Awada regarding the need for housing policy decisions to reflect a consensus of the majority as expressed through their elected representatives and not be dictated by others (Metropolitan Council) outside of the community. Mr. Stadum read a quote indicating that "history is made by those who say no. It is