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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 explained that the primary mission is to represent cities at the Legislative Branch and Metropolitan Council. She stated that they are an affiliated organization with the League of MN Cities, but are separate. She explained that they are looking out for the cities needs and interests, along with paying close attention to fiscal disparities. They advocate for redevelopment, economic development, and housing tools and resources. She noted that they do not lobby on specific city issues, but will help a city with their efforts. The City Administrator stated that the membership fee is included in the budget for next year, and since Little Canada has not been a member for many years, they have offered a 50% discount for the first -year dues, which will be $2,069. PRESENTATIONS: Susan Vento, District 11 Metropolitan Council Member, explained that SUSAN VENTO, she had been an elementary teacher in Wilmar, then worked for the METROPOLITAN Minnesota Education Association and Education Minnesota for many COUNCIL years, and was recently appointed to the Metropolitan Council by the REPRESENTATIVE Governor in March. She is serving on the Community Development Committee, Audit Committee, Environment Committee, and the Rush Line Policy Advisory Committee, along with recently being asked to represent the Metropolitan Council as a non -voting member of the Environmental Quality Board. She represents 13 cities and townships, and noted that District 11 includes three counties. Torkelson asked if there are any committees that City Council members or City Staff could serve on. Ms. Vento stated the Livable Communities Committee and a couple of transportation committees are options. She stated that there is an appointment process done in the spring. PUBLIC HEARING - The City Administrator stated that this is the final step in the review of RENEWAL OF the request to renew the Interim Use Permit at Fra-Dor. He noted that the INTERIM USE Planning Commission discussed this request at their meeting on PERMIT FOR September 12 and recommended approval of a 20-year permit or the AGGREGATE length agreed to by the Council. He stated that the primary issue for STOCKPILING & tonight is to review the terms in the agreement. He explained there are RECYCLING AT some things in the current agreement that are proposed to be removed, FRA-DOR; and he will bring it back to the Council for approval. He noted that the APPLICANT: FRANK idea behind an interim use permit is that the use has a sunset date, FRATTALONE whereas a conditional use permit permanently runs with the land. He stated that direction from the Council is needed on the length of the interim use permit and the terms in the agreement. He noted the host fee will also need to be discussed. 2