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90 imorma#ion, the last study occurred in 20I2. Councilmember Stoesz asked if appropriate <br />91 increases can be built into rates so that a study isn't needed often; Ms. Cotton remarked <br />92 that with an escalator vou'd probably still want to look at least every five years to ensure <br />91 rates remain appropriate. It was noted that more information on grant funding will be <br />94 avaiIable in August. <br />95 <br />96 Mayor Rafferty- would like to have some more budget discussion before Giving a specific <br />97 direction. <br />98 '�. �'ater>ng es>rict��ns �lpdate —Public Services f3irector I�eGardner reviewed <br />99 his written report. The information provides an update on the manganese situation. <br />00 Staff will continue the education efforts on water usage that were approved by the council <br />101 at the last work session discussion on this matter. <br />102 �. Lab�rer5s prair��ng tenter �am��xs ��:p�ns�an — CitS� Planner Larsen reviewed <br />103 a PowerPoint presentation that included information on the following: <br />104 <br />105 _ Laborer's Training Center intends to expand which v,�ould require a conditional use <br />106 permit because they will have two buildings on the same lot; <br />107 - Site Location Map and an aerial map were reviewed; <br />108 - Background on the Center and proposed two phased expansion project; <br />09 - Facility is Iocated on the boundary with the City of Hugo; adjacent residential property <br />110 is located in Hugo: <br />Zoning review including requirement for conditional. use; <br />112 - Site Plan. including building_ parking, driveway, stormwater ponds and hard surface: <br />11.) - Lot size and setbacks, rendering of exterior plans; flooiplan6 <br />114 - Elmerest street vacation will be required with public hearing scheduled at council <br />115 meeting, <br />116 - Buffer and screening plans; will be sensitive to removal of current trees; <br />l 17 - Wetland review:, no mitigation required; <br />1 18 - Public safety, Environmental Board (with conditions); and Planning and Zoning Board <br />119 (7-0 approval) reviews. <br />12o <br />121 Ms. Larsen noted Findings of Fact and reviewed the requested council action (on next <br />12) council agenda). The council will see this matter on their next council agenda. <br />123 4. �eekee���g —City Planner Larsen reported. Staff ��as asked to put this item on <br />124 the agenda. Included in the packet is information from 2014 when the subject of <br />125 beekeeping was discussed by the council. In general, the City's approach is to define <br />126 animals and bees fall under the farm animal category and therefore are allowed in certain <br />127 rurally zoned areas. She showed a map indicating that about 45 percent of the land area <br />128 in the City allows beekeeping (not including the parkland). <br />129 <br />3 <br />