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Mr. Blackford submitted a letter (attached to the minutes) that explained the importance of taking further action against the PCA to address these issues. Susan Dunn, 11018 Upper 33rd St., expressed concerns that her questions from previous meetings had not been addressed and she asked that candidates for office be respectful during their individual campaigning efforts. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION: Council Member Johnson moved to approve the Items 2 and 5 of the consent agenda . Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • Approval of disbursements in the amount of $110,329.19. • Authorize construction of a new home to be located further from the road right- of-way than an existing barn by 40 feet and detached garage by 117 feet on the 9.94 acre parcel at 11311 50th Street North, Resolution No. 2008-044. REGULAR AGENDA: Adopt Ordinance 08-009 amending the 2008 fee schedule to include new fees for signs as required by the new sign ordinance Finance Director Bouthilet requested the City Council to amend the fee schedule to include fees for signs, which is a result of the recently adopted modified sign ordinance. He explained that the fees are based upon the cost of processing the permit to the City so that taxpayers are not covering the costs of these business expenses. City Council discussed the justification of hours and cost, sign renewal, temporary signs and updating the fee schedule. MOTION: Council Member Johnson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 08-009 amending the 2008 fee schedule to include new fees for signs as required by the new sign ordinance. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Approve a settlement subject to conditions to Joan and Steve Ziertman for claims against the City City Attorney Filla reported on the proposed settlement that was negotiated with Attorney Golembeck. Attorney Filla explained that for a payment of $12,500, the property owners would sign a release of all claims against the City, the City Staff and/or its consultants except for claims occurring after September 5, 2006 related to drainage; and except for claims relating to any breach of the conditions of the settlement agreement dated September 5, 2006. He also indicated that the Release of Claims form would indicate that it is a settlement and compromise of disputed and doubtful claims and not an admission of liability. 2 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2008