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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 23, 2006 COMPRE- The City Planner reported that the Metropolitan Council is requiring Chat HENSIVE cities update their Comprehensive Plans by the end of 2008. Given the PLAN UPDATE six-month review process for surrounding cities, this means that LiCtle Canada must have its update completed by June 30, 2008. The Planner submitted an estimate of $35,000 for completing the process, indicating that work would occur in both 2007 and 2008. The Planner indicated that the update will consist of compliance with the Metropolitan Council's requirements as well as a review City policies and redevelopment issues. Keis asked if the update would include mapping of the City's water and sewer systems. The City Administrator reported that Che City has good system information, but would like to improve supplemental information. The City Planner pointed out that the City Engineer would be involved in compiling utility information; and those costs are not included in the $35,000 estimate. The Planner suggested Chat one of the first steps in the process would be to hold a workshop with the City Council, the Planning Commission, and other community members Co review issues that mighC exist. The Planner also anCicipated that the City would hold a couple of open houses to gather inpuC into the process from the community at large. He also felt the process would include the identification of remaining development parcels as well as redevelopment areas. VEHICLE Blesener noted that there will be a constitutional amendment on the SALES TAX November ballot relative to the dedication of motor vehicles sales tax to REVENUE assist in funding roads, bridges, highways, and transit. The City is being asked for official support of this amendment. Blesener noted that currently 46% of vehicle sales tax revenue goes for purposes other than highways and transit systems. The proposed resolution supports at least 40% of the revenue for public transit assistance and not more Chan 60% for highway purposes. Blesener noted the great need for additional transit funding and indicated his support of the resolution. Ms. Allan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-8-I95 -SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MINNESOTA CONSTITUTION DEDICATING ALL OP THE MOTOR VEHICLE SALES TAX REVENUE TO TRANSPORTATION WITH AT LEAST 40% OF THE REVENUE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND NO MORE THAN GO% OF THE REVENUE FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES