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• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 20, 2002 APPROVED Mayor Bergeson stated the City has two major commercial areas. One of those areas has been master planned. The commercial area on the east side of the City is not very far along in the planning process. The intent is for staff to work on a master plan for that area. Councilmember Carlson asked Mr. Rehbine to point out the area on the Lino Lakes map and inquired about sewer and water. Mr. Rehbine referred to the map and indicated he has been told the area has been stubbed and will be able to handle this development. Mayor Bergeson advised the Comprehensive Plan indicates some residential development in that area. Community Development Director Grochala stated the land use calls for low and medium density housing, commercial as well as industrial development. He stated staff has discussed the residential unit annual goals of the City with the developers. Staff feels this is an excellent opportunity for the City to get the area master planned. The developers are aware there are transportation issues. The Rice Creek Watershed District may also get involved with the master plan. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if there is the potential for oversaturation of this type of development within the City. Community Development Director Grochala advised this type of development is different than the Village development. Mayor Bergeson stated the interchange in that area is substandard. Master planning the area may move the improvements that are necessary up in terms of priority. FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AL ROLEK Finance Director Rolek distributed and reviewed a draft of the revised Five Year Plan for years 2003-2007. He noted there are three things overall that change the Plan, including personnel, equipment needs and inflationary figures. Mayor Bergeson stated he does not want the City in a position that it has to hire nine additional employees in the next five years because that is what is in the Plan. Finance Director Rolek advised the Plan is only a concept plan and it does not mean this is what will necessarily happen. The Plan will be reviewed and revised every year. Councilmember Carlson expressed concern that the levy limits may change at some point in the future. Finance Director Rolek advised the City will have to respond to any changes in the levy limits if that happens. Community Development Director Grochala gave an overview of the infrastructure improvements programmed within the City for the next five-year planning period. He noted staff is concerned about the state aid projects and how those funds are being used.