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M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to recommend that the letter of hire be reviewed by the City Attorney, and if he finds there is nothing to prevent the City from hiring Bill Keran, that the City Attorney, Finance Director and City Administrator be instructed to prepare a contract with Mr. Keran and bring it back to the Council at its next meeting for approval. (Motion passed 5-0.) B. Membership with Association of Metropolitan Municipalities The City received a letter from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities regarding the possible membership in its organization. The annual fee for 2003 will be $2350. If the City joins now, they have prorated our November and December membership fee at $190 per month. The City Planner noted that the membership in this organization was strongly recommended by Bob Nowlin, our special council for fighting the Met Council over our Comprehensive Plan. M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn — to approve the City's membership with the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities as outlined in their letter dated October 28, 2002. (Motion passed 5 -0.) C. Fire Service Agreement (Discussed under Agenda Item 3C.) D. Authorization for Professional Services — Dick Thompson, TKDA Because of his background with the Metropolitan Council, Dick Nowlin has recommended we use Dick Thompson of TKDA to assist with those issues listed under II Services to be provided by TKDA. The City Planner agrees that Mr. Thompson can provide a much needed historical perspective to Mr. Nowlin in preparation of our Comprehensive Plan hearing. The City Administrator approved Mr. Thompson's meeting with one of Mr. Nowlin's staff members this past week. M/S/P Dunn/Armstrong — to approve the agreement with Dick Thompson/TKDA for Comprehensive Planning Consultation — Metropolitan Council Plan Review of Lake Elmo's Comprehensive Plan/Administrative Hearing; and, to designate Chuck Dillerud, the City Planner as the City's representative with respect to the work to be performed, and Chuck Dillerud shall have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define polices, and make decisions with respect to critical elements pertinent to the Project. (Motion passed 5-0.) E. Letter from the Maintenance Advisory Committee Bud Talcott, MAC, provided a letter recommending the City hire a contract person to supply both the equipment and personnel to help plow for this winter 2002-2003 season and stated their reasons of support. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2002 11