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9. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING: A. Contract for Consulting Services — Community Facilities Forecast Planner Dillerud reported the Council approved the proposal of TKDA to provide consulting services for a Community Facilities and Staffing Forecast for the City, based on the new Comprehensive Plan through the Year 2020. The approval motion was subject to approval by the Council of a specific Contract for Services. Staff recommended approval by the Council of the draft contract for services with TKDA. M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — to approve the Contract for Services with TKDA to undertake the Community Facilities and Staffing Forecast; and, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Contract on behalf of the City. (Motion passed 3- 0.) B. Committee Report - Exterior Lighting Regulations Planner Dillerud reported the Council had appointed Council member DeLapp and the City Planner as a committee of two to review the existing City regulations regarding exterior lighting; and, report to the Council regarding any modifications to those regulations that may appear appropriate. The general conclusions from this review were discussed. The two issues looked at is to retain the rural character of the City and not make enforcement a nightmare. Planner Dillerud and Council member DeLapp will look at obscure glass and motion sensor lighting and report back in 30 days. C. Cardinal Ridge Escrow Reduction Tom Prew reported the developer of Cardinal Ridge has completed the street, landscaping and most of the grading and seeding work. Prew recommended reduction of the development escrow to $10,000, reflecting remaining work and landscape survival/dormant seeding. The original project cost was $398,356, but security provided on December 1, 2001 was $208,939 reflecting work that had been completed prior to the release by the City of the Final Plat and Development Agreement. M/S/P Armstrong/DeLapp — to approve reduction of the Richfield Bank Letter of Credit #722, securing the development improvements of Cardinal Ridge from $208,939 to $10,000 per the recommendation of the City Engineer, based on completed and approved work. (Motion passed 3-0.) 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Filla reported he had just met with Steve Peterson and other property owners regarding splitting four lots and each property owner will pay a fractional share. Filla said he suggested restricting the use of the property to a waste water system and the property will not be used for building structures. Mr. Rude was notified there was no guarantee that the Council would grant him a buildable lot. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2001