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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 1994 be reviewed as part of the process of updating Little Canada's plan. The Planner replied that part of the process will include a review of the Comp Plans of all the surrounding communities. COMMUNITY The City Administrator noted that the Council/ SURVEY Commission/Staff community survey focus group will FOCUS meet on Tuesday, August 30th, at 7:30 P.M. at City GROUP Hall. The Administrator pointed out the minutes of the May 24, 1994 Council workshop meeting at which the composition of that focus group was discussed. Scalze reported that at a recent Community Pride Committee meeting she invited the committee members to attend the survey focus group meeting. Scalze reported that she will clarify to the Committee the formal make- up of the focus group, noting that committee members would be welcomed as observers. CODE Scalze reported that the recent reports on code ENFORCEMENT enforcement activities have been very helpful, and thanked the staff for their efforts. The City Administrator reported that the Public Works Superintendent, Kris VanSchoonhoven, and he had been involved in recent code enforcement activities. Code enforcement is currently being handled on a complaint basis, rather than a pro-active basis. The Administrator felt that pro-active code enforcement could have a major impact on the appearance of the community. The Administrator reported that he is considering the option of hiring an intern to take over these activities. LaValle reported that the Cities of Blaine, Lexington, and Circle Pines have Community Service Officers doing code enforcement in addition to administering crime watch programs. LaValle requested that City staff contact Lexington to determine their costs in having a CSO do their code enforcement. ADJOURN Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 18