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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 1993 PAY EQUITY PLAN UPDATE Mr. Tesch explained that the City has received a certificate of compliance from the Department of Employer Relations with regard to the Local Pay Equity Act. He noted that municipalities were required to develop and implement a pay equity plan eight (8) years ago. More stringent rules were implemented two (2) years ago and many municipalities were not in compliance. It is important to stay in compliance because the municipality could face a reduction in state aid. Mr. Schumacher commended Mr. Tesch for his work in this area. He also noted that although the legislature mandated the Pay Equity Act, they did not provide any funding for compliance. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT Consideration of County Lakes Estates Preliminary Plat - Mr. Brixius used the overhead projector and presented the preliminary plat. The plat is approximately 33 acres and contains 59 lots. It is located at the south end of Reshanau Lake. The zoning is Single Family Residential (R-1) with a request for a PDO to allow lot size flexibility because Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block 1 do not meet the lot area requirement as outlined in the Shoreland Ordinance (10,800 feet above the 100 year flood plain and 20,000 feet above the ordinary high water elevation). Staff is recommending that lot area be calculated above the ordinary high water elevation. Also a determination is necessary in the area of lot area definition. The Planning and Zoning Board has approved the preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the Planner's report and the requirement that all lots contain a contiguous 10,800 square foot lot area. The City Engineer has indicated his support for the number of lots proposed and is recommending that the preliminary plat be approved as submitted. The developer has requested that the preliminary plat remain as proposed to insure the economic viability of the subdivision. He is suggesting that an easement and walkway be provided between Lots 5 and 6, Block 1 and a small amount of fill be added to Lot 7 to provide the 10,800 square foot minimum for the lots. This presents a policy question to the City Council. If the City Council determines that a contiguous buildable area of not less than 10,800 square feet must be provided, then Lots 5-7, Block 1 should be reconfigured to meet this requirements. Mr. Brixius noted that the street layout is unusual because of the private parcel exceptions and the wetlands. He also noted that blocks 1 and 3 exceed the maximum length outlined in the PAGE 3 217