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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2006 APPROVED 0149 was a lot of work to be done, but thought the City was off to a good start. He indicated that means 450 more to him than anything he heard tonight. He stated he looks to the Environmental Board for 451 direction on this type of project, and they all had good things to say about what this project will mean 452 to our city. 453 454 Councilmember Stoltz indicated that they have heard testimony from a lot of people, including 455 citizens of Lino Lakes, and members of the Environmental Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, 456 and Park Board, who volunteer their time to the City and live and breathe Lino Lakes. He indicated 457 that the City Council was asked to stay away from the meetings so they did not encourage their own 458 agendas, and the meetings could remain citizen focused. He stated the residents want Lino Lakes to 459 be known for more than gas stations, and they want services and amenities in their city. He indicated 460 that the people want restaurants, commercial, life -cycle housing, even job opportunities for their kids. 461 He indicated that commercial pays higher taxes, and takes the burden off the home owners. He 462 indicated that he wants the citizens to know he is positive about the future of Lino Lakes. He stated 463 he enthusiastically supports this project, and he believes the needs of the residents will be well served. 464 465 Mayor Bergeson reiterated that the 12.74% increase in property tax revenue is a good thing for Lino 466 Lakes, because a lot of it came from new business, and to quote it as a burden for the residents is not 467 the whole picture. He indicated that 147 homes is not building permits, but is new platted lots. He 468 stated they need to be careful how that number is quoted, as there are a lot of platted lots that can be 469 built on right now. He indicated that the 35E corridor is going to develop, and there is a lot of interest •470 in it from Lino Lakes to Forest Lake and beyond. He stated there is no question it will develop, just 471 how and when. He indicated they will be getting green space they would not get if they developed the 472 land as the Comprehensive Plan currently shows, and the $332 million tax base is important. He 473 indicated when he looks at the plan he sees trees and green and water, and when he drives by there 474 now he sees corn and dirt. 475 476 Motion carried. Vote: 4:1 Councilmember Carlson opposed. 477 478 Resolution No. 05-153 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 479 480 F. Consideration of Resolution No. 06-11, Revoking Municipal State Aid Street 481 Designation, Michael Grochala 482 483 Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the Staff report, indicating Staff recommends 484 approval. 485 486 Councilmember Stoltz moved to adopt Resolution No. 056-11 revoking Municipal State Aid Street 487 Designation for Birch Street. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. 488 489 Motion carried unanimously. 490 491 Resolution No. 06-11 can be found in the City Clerk's office. 1 492 11