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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2004 APPROVED 49 Mr. Gardner indicated he wanted to visit with the City Councilmembers and viewers for a few •50 minutes, indicating he is a candidate for House of Representatives for District 53A, which includes 51 parts of Lino Lakes. He stated he lives in Shoreview, and has two children, one who is in the 52 Moundsview School District. He explained his platform, noting several issues he would look to focus 53 on. 54 55 Councilmember Carlson noted Mr. Gardner mentioned environment, and asked what his thoughts 56 were on that subject. Mr. Gardner indicated he has worked in the recycling field for seven years. He 57 stated he is very interested in how market dynamics play into recycling efforts. 58 59 Mr. Gardner indicated he has a website, which is www.electpaulgardner.org, with links to his e-mail. 60 He stated he would love to hear what Lino Lakes residents have to say. 61 62 B. Other 63 64 Councilmember Stoltz noted that tonight they have three seniors from Centennial High School at the 65 meeting, one being his son. He indicated his son asked what City Council meeting would be most 66 interesting or exciting, and he, of course, told him they all are exciting. The seniors introduced 67 themselves to the City Council. 68 69 Dale Michalek, 1869 Rehbein Street stated as a resident living a short distance from the proposed 70 mega -church development he would like to speak. He indicated that based on Lino Lakes' ordinance, 71 if the development fails to meet even one requirement, the permit must be denied. He stated that as alk 72 elected officials that is the Council's job. He indicated the Heron Group and neighbors have lip 73 demonstrated major issues with the application. He noted a memo from Martie Law Firm. He 74 advised the church projected 30% growth over last year, and stated the number of services has already 75 increased since the EAW was prepared. He indicated that despite the proposed drainage system, 76 environmentalists predict flooding of the woods and surrounding area. He stated this project is not 77 over -engineered; it is engineered without regard to expansion. He indicated the sewer system has 78 only short-term results, and during holiday services and peak times it can be expected that the system 79 will be over -taxed and not able to recover. 80 81 Mr. Michalek stated that during the election many of the Councilmembers spoke of controlling 82 growth. He indicated as the Council considers this conditional use permit they should consider if this 83 will have a negative impact on the surrounding area. He stated he was submitting a petition from the 84 residents near the area that are most impacted. 85 86 City Planner Smyser noted that the Eagle Brook Church request is tentatively scheduled for March 87 22nd 88 89 Mayor Bergeson asked Staff to provide a copy of the petition to the City Council. 90 91 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK 92 93 There was none. 94 95 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH • 96 2