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Todd Williams, 3025 Lake Elmo Avenue N., stated given the input of the public to restrict the AUAR to 600 units and the economy, the City Council should represent the voting public that the City does not need information on unacceptable options. Ann Bucheck, 2301 Legion Avenue N., asked the Council to look at the total picture of what 650,000 sq.ft. of commercial in addition to the senior housing would look like. The petition with 76 signatures that was submitted asked for only 600 units to be studied. At the public hearing the citizens asked for only 600 units to be studied. Ms. Bucheck asked to delay the beginning of the AUAR because of the uncertain times. Greg Schlink, Bruggeman Homes, 3564 Rolling View, Dr., White Bear Lake, served on the AUAR Advisory Panel, stated there is still considerable uncertainty regarding the future of the old Village. We are talking about flexibility and 1000-1600 units are consistent with the master plan. Wayne Prowse, 697 Julep Avenue N., stated there’s isn’t anybody south of 10th street saying let’s put the development all in the old Village, but the residents who opposed development in the village area need to consider what is fair to the rest of the City. If you think you can put it all somewhere else and it won’t come your way, you are wrong. Deb Lyzenga, 38 Cimarron, stated we hear the word “change” so often these days that we become numb to the enormity of the tasks ahead. The City has a unique window of opportunity right now and we should stop and take a breath before we go any further. (Attachment #1) Ed Gorman, Gorman Restaurant, 11011 Stillwater Blvd., stated in order to get the information you’ve got to study the range. Like it or not we’ve got to deal with the Met Council. The residents have to face facts that development will be coming. If the people want to put a small amount of development in the Village, then those people better be prepared for what that fight will cost. The data is needed to make an informed decision. Deb Krueger, 4452 Lake Elmo Avenue N., asked 1) define institutional development, 2) development of schools-clarify on how to expand, 3) concerned that the comprehensive plan boundaries cuts their farm in half—don’t want their farm divided in half, 4) what considerations to purchase greenways and green belts and 5) what about TDR –transfer of density. Ciara Schlichting answered that the AUAR looks at impacts on schools, but does not look at TDR. The Krueger farm is not anticipated for development. They will look at tools and options for greenways and connections as the City moves forward. Margaret Carlson, 8735 27th Street N., served on the AUAR Advisory Panel, stated the panel spent many hours reviewing information, listened to all citizens and worked with the consultant and City staff. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 1, 2008 3