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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2002 prior to the next regular Council meeting and he expected this item could be tabled to the next regular meeting. The applicant supported tabling this item to the next regular meeting so that the Councilmembers are all comfortable with the proposal. Councilmember Carlson expressed concern that a response be received from Anoka County on the traffic issues. Community Development Director Grochala indicated City staff has been attempting to schedule a meeting with Anoka County representatives for three months. Mayor Bergeson stated the City Council received the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Board meeting minutes, which included the comments from that public hearing. He offered to take limited comments at this time from the public and asked that the individual with a prepared presentation speak first. Sharon Madine, resident of the Spirit Hills development, agreed Hills were aware that this site would be developed as a retai development having access on Ware Road and pointed out when walking to school. t of the residents of Spirit e expressed concern for the is the path the local children take Ms. Madine noted the applicant had indicated that the area, however, she stated the development wo neighborhood. Greg Nault stated he is a 22 year resident Ware Road south of Birch Street has a 3 he questioned how this intersection c consideration. Mayor Bergeson stated Ci ment will not generate new traffic in enerating in and out traffic in the residential end of Ware Road. He indicated the existing fset from the new Ware Road extension. Therefore, trolled and he asked if this has been taken into Mr. Nault noted there are a n assured that the newer gas tanks unreasonable. er of private wells in this area and, although the residents have been e better, he felt having gas tanks within 200 feet of a well was Mark Peterson, 6501 Boca Drive North, stated he has lived in this location for 22 years. He stated he moved to Lino Lakes to escape the City but now the City is coming to him. He noted traffic controls have been proposed at Birch Street and Ware Road and questioned whether this will cause the traffic on Birch Street to back up to his road. Mr. Peterson stated his primary concern was that the proposed gas tanks would be located within 50 feet of a well. He questioned, if the gas tanks are indeed as safe as the applicant has indicated, would the City of Lino Lakes guarantee the residents that if there is contamination of the wells they will hook the residents up to City water at no charge. 23