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24r CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION OCTOBER 25, 1994 and $30,000.00. However, this cost will be reduced because some of the work will be done for the 20/20 Vision plan. Ms. Wyland stressed the importance of getting the Comp Plan updated noting that it was a very important tool for use by the Planning and Zoning Board. Ms. Wyland explained that Mr. Brixius is the "lead" person working with the Metropolitan Council. The map work is currently required for the Comp Plan is in progress. Mr. Schumacher noted that no significant changes have been proposed for the Engineering Budget. A Cal -Comp plotter is the only major request. Ms. Wyland explained that the new recording secretarial service has been implemented. She was pleased with the minutes of the first meeting and noted that she has given suggestions regarding reducing the amount of pages of minutes. Mayor Reinert requested information regarding the cost of the planning consultant. Ms. Wyland explained that Mr. Brixius will be working on miscellaneous zoning ordinance reviews, working with the Metropolitan Council regarding MUSA adjustments and a MUSA "land bank" system, and conferring with clients. Some of Mr. Brixius time will be billed to the client. Ms. Wyland explained that the Planning Department Budget includes her salary and benefits. About 20% of her time is billed to clients. It was noted that Northwest Associated Consultants (NAC) (Al Brixius) is located in the same building as Orr-Schelen-Mayerson (OSM). After the first of the year, the City Council will be touring the OSM facility and it was suggested that the City Council also tour the NAC facility. Council Member Bergeson felt that the City Council should make a decision regarding what to do about the vacant City Engineer position. Ms. Wyland felt that Mr. Powell is doing a fine job and the City Council should take time to fill the position. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BRIAN WESSEL Mr. Wessel explained that he had just met with Anoka County regarding trading land in Lino Lakes for a piece of property at the end of Marshan Lane. Mr. Wessel explained that the budget will be very similar to 1994. He is requesting that the secretary position become a full time Economic Coordinator position and that less dollars be spent in the promotional area. Mr. Wessel felt that his work is now PAGE 10 1 1 1