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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 17, 1999 PRESERVATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER Jeff distributed two (2) handouts. The first was an article titled Beyond Clustering. The second handout was a list of the preservation development process and a summary of the steps involved. He noted the environmental inventory will be done in April, 1999. Jeff reviewed the steps and recommendations that will come out of the new process. He indicated he will begin with the new process next week when meeting with three (3) developers. The developers are aware of the new process and are very interested and willing to be part of the new process. He noted he is working with the Minnesota Land Trust, DNR staff, and City Consultants to help with the new process. CLEARWATER CREEK 3RD ADDITION UPDATE,JEFF SMYSER Jeff stated Mr. Quigley has incorporated staff and City Consultants suggestions to the Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition. The new ideas will be presented at the March 10, 1999, Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The design includes a 4-6 acre passive park. The issue of a larger, active park will hopefully be resolved. Council directed staff to pursue working on this project while trying to find a place for active recreational facilities. Council directed John Powell to gather information regarding proposed wetland legislation changes and report back to Council. LIQUOR ORDINANCE;'; UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER Jeff distributed a handout that listed his recommendations regarding the City's Liquor Ordinance. He indicated the final report will be completed and presented to Council in the near future. REGULAR AGENDA, FEBRUARY 22, 1999 Item 2A, Mayor Sullivan's State of the City - This item was removed from the regular agenda. Item 3C, Consideration of Annual Board Appointments - This item was removed from the regular agenda.