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COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 1998 authority and obligation to look beyond the three (3) year requirement. In addition, CableOptics provided a list of references and letters of recommendations. The references were contacted and a good report was received. Staff and Mr. Sullivan agreed that CableOptics meets the bidding requirement. Staff recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 98 -177. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 177, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mayor Sullivan voting no. Resolution No. 98 -177 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Livable Communities Contract with Brauer& Associates,Mary Alice Divine-The Town Center is in the process of being"replanned"using Livable Communities Demonstration Account funds. A proposal from Brauer and Associates has been requested to provide a detailed natural resources inventory and assistance in park,trail and open space planning for The Village and the shopping center site. This planning effort must be completed if the Town Center is to become a working model of the -process for conservation development. The contract with Brauer and Associates calls for natural resource mapping to be integrated into the Master Plan for the Town Center that has been prepared by Calthorpe Associates for the Town Center. Additional services may be included as budget allows to obtain Brauer's input in stormwater treatment and project implementation. Currently, Brauer and Associates are developing a Natural Resources Inventory and Management Plan for the entire City. This Plan includes a natural resources map which will used as a base for the entire City. The new contract will include a more detailed map of the Town Center and shopping center area. The Comprehensive Plan has been developed to ensure responsible development and prevent destruction of natural resources. It has been demonstrated through a model housing development that development can occur using natural resources conservation. The new contract with Brauer and Associates will provide further assurances that the City is complying with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended approval of the contract with Brauer and Associates. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the contract with Brauer and Associates for a natural resources inventory for the Town Center, as presented, subject to review by the City Attorney. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Dahl voting no. Consideration of Final Plat,Holly Estates,Mary Kay Wyland-Upon adoption of the agenda, ,r this item was deleted. 11