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FORTIETH METING - VILLAGE OF GEM LAKE COUNCIL DECEMBER llth 1962 - HOFFMANS CORNERS HALL FIRST HEAhING ON THE VILLAGE PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE - AFTER TWO PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE WHITE BEAK FRESS AND SEPARATE NOTICES PLACED IN EACH MAIL BOX BY THE MAYOR. Mayor Hoffman opened the public hearing at 8:10 PM, by introducing Judson Bemis Chairman of the Village Planning Committee to about 40 to 50 residents and mentioned that Howard Dahlgren of Midwest Planning & Research was there to explain the details. Bemis reviewed the history of the village plan, the reasons for having a plan and the reasons for employing a professional planning group, experienced in this particular type of work.He pointed out the nedd for having a basic plan so that the village can be prepared to meet changes and growth in the community as it developer. % e then turned the meet- ing over to Howard Dahlgren. Dahlgren came prepared with extra maps and an easel so that he could explain and demonstrate what he was talking about. He mentioned the procedure which had been followed, first a report on the conditions in the village as they now exist, then a report made with the planning committee on where the village wished to go and what kind of a village the people wanted.He then explained that the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations were the method by which the village could ccntrol its future and follow the direction in ihIch it wanted to go. He outlined the Zoning Districts xxdxkkx with the four residential areas and three business areas, together with lot sizes,frontages, set -backs, permitted uses and special uses. He laid great emphasis on the fact that it was his understanding that this community was not seeking industrial activity, and would therefore not have to consider the services which would be required if it did, and that we could get along with contract services for Fire and Police and did not have to worry about sewer and water problems for many years The residents followed his discussion with maps and zoning text which they had been handed, and the only question raised was by Gil Foster in connection with his Golf Course. Dahlgren approved highly of the golf course 'nd only warned that some trouble had been experienced when par 3 courses had expanded to include bars and restaurants. NK This golf course will come under a special use permi# that can be granted by the Council in R-1 sec. 7.3 Dahlgren finished his discourse ab out 9:15 and there was general conversation for a few minutes. The Mayor then explained to those present that White Bear City was going ahead with its sewer plans and that the sewer would run down the East side of the R.R.Tracks and a possible hook in might be made down by Orcharc Lane, at an estimated cost of $30,000. He also pointed out that if a branch line ran up Scheuneman Road that it might cost fro m �8.00 to $10,00 per front foot and might require bondissues, interest and more taxes. The Mayor asked for a show of hands if anyone on Shheuneman Rd might want a sever connection - the Vote was a unanimous NO, He also mentioned that the merchants in the village might find it wise to get a connection for themselves, which would not inv6lve the village. The hearing was then ad j ou_ .._, -? .