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APPROVED JANUAR4 .,), 2007 B. Village Area Master Finance Consultant The Project Director reviewed with the City Council issues regarding financing of the Village Project, including such engineering related concerns such as streets, sanitary sewers and water mains. She recommended the City Council conduct a workshop on January 23, 2007, specifically to address issues of financing the Village projects and the need for the City to engage a financial consultant that specializes in development finance mechanisms such as TIF and tax abatement. She pointed out that the financial advisor that would be engaged for the Village work would not be meant to replace the City's existing financial advisor but to focus specifically on Village matters. Council noted that it is critical that all public and private infrastructures including electricity be constructed underground, WiFi be looked at as part of the infrastructure service, and to take an objective approach. M/S/P Smith/Johnson — to authorize the Project Director to proceed with engaging Ehlers & Associates, Inc., Public Financial Advisors, to provide initial financial planning services for the Village Planning. (Motion Passed 5-0) 7. MAINTENANCE/PARK/FIRE/BUILDING: None 8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: None 9. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. Request for Deadline Extension of Approval of a Final Plat for Hidden Meadows, LLC Assistant Planner informed the Council that Hidden Meadows 2A Addition has submitted a request for a one-year extension due to economic conditions. The Preliminary Plat has been approved. The City Code provides that a Final Plat must be approved by the City within one year of approval of the Preliminary Plat. Council questioned if the zoning district changes now under consideration would be affected by granting an extension. The City Attorney reported that the Preliminary Plat would be grandfathered in for one year and a final plat for two years. M/S/P Johnson/Park — to grant the Hidden Meadows, LLC a one-year extension of the Final Plat of Hidden Meadows Second Addition, effective January 2, 2007. (Motion Passed 5-0) B. Land Use Planning Team Joint Workshop with Planning Commission and Council The Project Director updated the Council regarding the progress on the new zoning ordinance and development regulations. She recommended prioritization of all zoning districts and south of 10`h Street be primary and to ask the Planning Commission which LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 2, 2007