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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2020 The Community Development Director/Planner explained that the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update process began in 2017. She noted that the Planning Commission has reviewed this draft and recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be submitted to the Metropolitan Council. She explained the review process done by the Metropolitan Council and stated that the City Council will have more opportunities to review the plan and have further discussions if needed before final adoption. The Community Development Director/Planner reviewed the major theme of the Comprehensive Plan; Conserve solid neighborhoods while promoting private re -investment in aging commercial or industrial districts, guide infill and modest replacement housing, intensity development along Rice Street, protect surface water and improve walking and bicycling. Fischer asked about the farm property in District 10, and wondered about the difference between high density versus higher density. Bill Weber, Planning Consultant, explained that this area could be developed with different types of housing, and he uses the term "higher density" to refer to something slightly more dense than townhomes. He noted that the term "high density" can make people nervous. There was no one from the public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by Fischer, the public hearing was closed. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2020-5-69 — APPRO VE RESOL UTION A UTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO REVIEW THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE LITTLE CANADA 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Torkelson/Fischer/Montour/McGraw Ayes (4). Nays (1). Torkelson. Resolution declared adopted. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 841 AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 3200, RENTAL HOUSING LICENSING AND ORDINANCE 842 AMENDING THE LITTLE CANADA FEE SCHEDULE FOR RENTAL HOUSING LICENSE FEES Keis opened the Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 3200, Rental Housing Licensing and to consider an ordinance amending the Little Canada Fee Schedule for rental housing license fees. The City Clerk stated that since both ordinances on the agenda relate to the rental license program changes, she would be combining the discussion. She explained that staff has been working on revamping the City's rental housing licensing program and reviewed the final 2