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Page 2 City Council Minutes June 22, 1994 411 landscaping alternatives to be completed at the same time as the reconstruction. Toward this end, the planning firm of Hoisington and Koegler Group (HKG) was asked to submit a proposal for developing a streetscape plan for the Larpenteur corridor. Mr. Fred Hoisington of HKG explained to the Council that his firm's assumption in developing their streetscape proposal was to plan to the "edges" of Larpenteur and not just along the center of the street corridor. In this way, people will know exactly where the boundaries of Falcon Heights are located. Also, Mr. Hoisington stated that his firm is assuming that there will continue to be a great deal of public involvement in the landscape planning process. Mr. Hoisington then passed out a worksheet detailing the proposed timeline for completion of the planning process. Mr. Michael Schroeder, a Landscape Architect with HKG, gave a brief overview of corridor projects in Chanhassen and Hopkins that are currently in progress under the guidance of HKG. Mayor Baldwin mentioned that he is serving on a U of M planning group that is doing extensive long range planning on the future of the University. The group is investigating the future use of the agricultural fields in Falcon Heights. Perhaps this information will be of use to HKG. Mayor Baldwin further stated that he feels that this planning process would be time and money well invested in the future of the community. Councilmember Gibson Talbot asked if the planning approach would be to blend the different landscape areas of the city or to make them very distinct from one another. Mr. Schroeder replied that this issue will require further study to determine what approach would be best. It would be his opinion that a balance is necessary but that continuity_ be emphasized in some way in order that people know where Falcon Heights begins and ends. Motion by Councilmember Hustad to approve the preparation of a streetscape plan for Larpenteur Avenue with the Hoisington Koegler Group for an hourly rate at a sum not to exceed $9,750. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE POLICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY AND THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Mayor Baldwin stated that City Attorney Bachman has represented the city in these contract negotiations and that the councilmembers had been briefed individually by Mr. Bachman regarding the contents of this contract. Mayor Baldwin expressed satisfaction with the contract and its provision for a joint advisory committee. Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve the police contract with the City of St. Anthony.