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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 3. The westerly parcel, containing the homestead, be required to connect to unicipal sewer service at such time as service lines are extended to serve the area. 4. Staff ensures the agreement provide a provision for the septic system upgrade prior to City sewer availability if necessary, and the property owner be advised that connection to City sewer, if available, will be required upon septic system failure. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 144, Setting Public Hearing on the Establishment of a Redevelopment Project Plan, Brian Wessel - Upon adoption of the agenda, this item was deleted. Mr. Wessel noted this item will come before Council at the October 12, 1998, meeting. Comprehensive Plan Update, Brian Wessel - Mr. Wessel stated the final wrap up of the Comprehensive Plan Task Force was Thursday, September 24, 1998. The Task Force has been working on the Comprehensive Plan for two (2) years. The Task Force will be making a recommendation to Mr. Brixius for submission to the Planning & Zoning Board on October 14, 1998. The Comprehensive Plan will be submitted to the Council on October 26, 1998. He stated it is the intent of staff to submit the Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council with majority approval. Mr. Wessel noted the Vision Bus Tour is scheduled for October 10, 1998, and has been widely publicized. Ms. Wyland stated the group going on the tour will meet at City Hall at 9:00 a.m. Reservations are being taken. The City currently has 25-30 reservations. Refreshments will be served prior to the tour of the Civic Complex. Mr. Wessel stated he would like to show appreciation to the Task Force for their enormous effort. Mayor Sullivan agreed and stated that special recognition should be given to the Task Force. She asked Mr. Wessel to let the Task Force know the Council does appreciate their work. She stated that Ms. Rickaby made a recommendation regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The City needs to look at all options to send the Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council. She expressed concern over the amount of money that has already been spent on the Comprehensive Plan. She stated is a solid plan and is an empowering document for the vision of the City. She stated she does not want to spend money to redo the plan. She stated the Task Force has asked for a meeting with Council Members Dahl and Lyden. Council Member Dahl asked if they requested the meeting in writing. She does not have cable and therefore did not see the meeting on September 24, 1998. Mayor Sullivan stated she would expect more interest if the plan was to be approved on September 24, 1998. Mr. Schaps asked Council Members Dahl and Lyden to sit down and discuss options. The intent is to put together items where there is common ground so the