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• COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 9,1998 Mayor Sullivan asked if it would be necessary to bring this matter back to a work session. Ms. Schloer responded that in the event the County disagrees with the recommended allocations, this issue will need to be brought back to a Council work session. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 15, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 15 can be found at the end of these minutes. ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR'S REPORT, MARTY ASLESON Consideration of Appointing Consulting Firm to Conduct Environmental Inventory - Mr. Asleson provided the following background for this item: Requests for proposals were sent out to solicit a consultant for the purpose of developing an inventory of the natural resources in Lino Lakes and to develop a management plan for these resources. Proposals were reviewed by Staff and the Environmental Committee, and interviews were conducted with the following three consulting agencies: Bonestroo, BRW, and Brauer/Applied Ecological Services. The Environmental Committee met on February 3 to make the final decision. Brauer/Applied Ecological Services was chosen. Mr. Asleson indicated that J. P. Houchins was present at the meeting to respond to any questions • by Council. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that originally a different firm was presented, and Council asked that other firms be investigated, primarily for the purpose of comparing proposed costs. Mr. Houchins explained that the first firm was presented as an example, and was not intended as a final recommendation. Mayor Sullivan asked that Mr. Houchins express to the Environmental Affairs Committee Council's appreciation for the sincere efforts regarding this important issue. Council Member Lyden moved to approve appointment of Brauer/Applied Ecological Services to conduct environmental inventory. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Mr. Houchins requested clarification as to the process from this point forward. City Attorney Hawkins responded that the next step is to receive a contract for the City's review, with the final document presented to Council for final approval. Council Member Lyden expressed concern for the timeliness of this project. Mr. Hawkins indicated that time limits can be added to the contract, and Mr. Houchins stated that discussions had taken place regarding the City's timetable in light of the Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Bergeson added the two-year budget consideration, and Mr. Houchins assured the group that the process will take at least two years.