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• Parking- allowing only certain percentage. Mayor stated that he thinks the commercial would be better if the businesses could show off customers or activity. Thinks it would be better for businesses in the commercial. “are encouraged not to exceed” for commercial and business park. • Discussion again about the nature of the document. Klatt stated that it is important that if the council wants any provisions that are critical need to be codified if the document is only a guideline. Smith commented that developers have stated their willingness to abide by the stds, but need to know what the guidelines are. Reeves noted that having the guidelines ready and available are more welcoming to • Building materials in the zoning code. Nelson said that builders want the requirements to be known. Klatt noted that the manual is easier to update when needed. • Staff review. Anything permitted will not go through the comm. or council. The • Discussion of site plan review amendment. Klatt explained the rationale for eliminating it in the near future. Noted that the council is the appeal body for any application. Bloyer stated that the intent of the VMX ord was only if the footprint was expanded. • Building placement stds apply to I94. • Lighting, trees, and signs. It was noted that the lighting amendment was on the plate to be addressed in the near future. • “Lake Elmo design guidelines and standards” • If any conflicting provisions are found, they will be addressed. The more strict provisions will control. • Smith asked that the highest level pictures be used. • Nelson asked about pg10(h) • Bloyer asked about the village mixed use. He has concerns about being able to fill it. He wants the businesses supported and draw people in. concerned about biting off more than we can chew. Smith noted that the market will determine whether it will work. The nature of the village and VMX was discussed. 2. Review Ordinance Klatt explained the intent of the ordinance. E. 2014 BUDGET WORKSHOP/ENTERPRISE FUNDS Bendel provided overview of the changes since the last CIP/2014 budget workshop. Overview of the budget to date. ~$39K. most depts. were on track. Went through the budget book. Cathy asked what the council wanted to see. Smith asked for the month to month updates. Mayor asked if quarterly would be better. Discussion of how much work it would be to provide. Quarterly enterprise update is sufficient. Reeves asked to see an executive summary that would flag the items that would be damaging.