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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 44 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there is a precedent on any charges to people who have 45 wells. Mr. Grochala said he believes that generally charges apply when they do 46 something like a ditch project. Mr. Grochala added that currently any property that is tax 47 exempt is not paying the City for storm water maintenance but they would generally be 48 included in a utility. Mr. Barth pointed out that government entities such as MnDOT and 49 Anoka County would usually be exempt. Mr. Barth explained that land use is a part of 50 consideration but an appeal process is also usually included. Councilmember Stoesz 51 asked if there is an estimate of revenue and Mr. Grochala replied that years ago that figure 52 was $500,000 annually. 53 54 Councilmember Lyden asked how ditches would be impacted and also noted that he has 55 an expectation that the City's fee will be in line with surrounding area charges. Mr. 56 Grochala explained that there are different types of ditches so some would be included in 57 maintenance (new improvements would not be covered by this utility). 58 59 The council will consider an action at the next council meeting. 60 61 2. Zoning Ordinance Update — Consultant Services — Community Development 62 Director Grochala noted the completion of the City's comprehensive plan update. It 63 would be appropriate to now move forward in updating the City's zoning code 64 accordingly. He reviewed areas that would be included in an update process (see staff 65 report). In the past the City has used the services of Landform but he would like to know 66 if staff should approach that company or do a request for services. Councilmember 67 Stoesz asked why the process can't be done in house and Mr. Grochala explained the 68 complexity of the process and his recommendation to get outside help; staff would 69 however work hand in hand with a consultant throughout the process. 70 71 Councilmember Stoesz asked if staff has an idea of a not to exceed amount for the work; 72 Mr. Grochala offered that there is $25,000 in the current budget. 73 74 Mayor Rafferty asked if there any danger in seeking additional quotes for the service. 75 Mr. Grochala noted that the biggest thing to consider in that area would be familiarity. 76 Mayor Rafferty said he's comfortable with Landform; there was no objection from the 77 council. 78 79 3. Annual Appointments — Mayor Rafferty noted that the list coming forward is 80 concurrent with the past year. The council did not have any questions. Councilmember 81 Stoesz noted that he is employed by US Bank although he understands that he can vote 82 for the depositories because he doesn't have any direct consideration in his job duties. 83 84 4. Annual EDA Appointments — Mayor Rafferty suggested that the council 85 continue with the past practice of moving council members up through these positions, 86 which would mean the following EDA appointments: 87 88 Chris Lyden — President 2