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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 23,2010 APPROVED 46 ordinance would put into the city code some control measures related to illicit discharge. 47 Such control measures are a requirement for Lino Lakes as an operator of a small 48 municipal storm water and sewer system. The ordinance has been reviewed by the city's 49 Environmental Board and is forwarded for council consideration. 50 51 The council indicated that they would like more time to review the ordinance before final 52 passage. They will consider first reading but would like more discussion on the impact of 53 these regulations at the September work session. 54 55 Item 6C, 2010 Surface Water Management, accepting quotes and awarding a 56 contract for surface water maintenance projects and street drainage projects—City 57 Engineer Studenski reviewed the price quotes that were received for the two projects. He 58 noted that the project plans did have to be reduced because the quotes came in a little 59 higher than anticipated. As a result, three of the five projects were removed in order to 60 stay within the 2010 budget. He noted that all critical projects will go forward. 61 62 The council discussed the impact of the reduction and confirmed that it will not cause 63 problems as far as long term plans. Staff indicated they would provide information on the 64 long term program as part of the 2011 budget discussions. 65 66 Item 6D, Resolution No. 10-73, electing to continue participation in the Local 67 Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Cities Act- 68 Planner Smyser noted that the pros and cons of continuing participation in this plan were �— 69 discussed at the August 11 work session, adding that the city has been participating since 70 1995. The grant funds available are the positive side while the negative would be the 71 potential that the city wouldn't be able to meet the program criteria. He has been 72 informed by the Metropolitan Council that the tax increment financing in the Legacy at 73 Woods Edge project qualifies the city. Staff doesn't see a down side and is 74 recommending that the city continue to participate in the program. 75 76 The mayor noted that the goals for the program may conflict with the comprehensive 77 plan. Perhaps the city could apply for the funding if the need arises only. He is 78 concerned about voting for this resolution. 79 80 Planner Smyser noted that the deadline attached to participation is September 1; he isn't 81 certain how the goals could conflict with the comprehensive plan since the language is 82 taken from that document. 83 84 Since additional time to review the resolution had been requested and the deadline wasn't 85 seen as firm, the council decided to pull the resolution from the council meeting agenda 86 and rather to discuss it further at the next regular work session. 87 88 Presentation by International Motorsports Entertainment and Development 89 Corporation (IMEDC)—Corporation representatives Jim Farnum and Scott Quick made 90 a presentation (on file). The corporation was formed a few years back and has worked 2