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M/S/P Dunn/Siedow - to adopt Resolution No. 2003-041, as amended (ADD: Whereas the vast majority of the residents advised the City that they have no objection to this sign removal) and send resolution to Rick Arnebeck, MnDOT. (Motion passed 5-0.) D. Zoning Ordinance Consultant The City Planner was directed by the Council to negotiate with each of the two finalist consulting firms proposing to prepare a new zoning ordinance for the City. There was concern on both staff and the Council with the apparent lack of experience by both finalist firms regarding Performance Zoning and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston - to direct the Acting City Administrator and Mayor to execute a contract for professional services with the firm TKDA for preparation of a new zoning ordinance responsive to the amended proposal of the firm dated April 24, 2003. Said contact to include the "Intermediate Services" option proposed by Lane Kendig, Inc. by its proposal of April 21, 2003. The total not to exceed fee for the services of both firms shall be $46,730 with the city attorney's support. (Motion passed 5-0). 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: The Abby Grenfell lawsuit has been settled. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Waiver of Maximum Accrued Vacation The Acting City Administrator reported that the current short staffing situation has compounded a problem with senior employees accumulating vacation very rapidly. He offered for Council consideration a draft of an amendment to the Personnel Policy to straighten out the vacation accrual waiver clause and make the same consistent with that of most cities. Council member Siedow asked if the City could pay the additional hours rather than accruing additional time. The Acting Administrator responded vacation is intended for time off, but he would raise this question with Springsted. M/S/P DeLapp/Johnston - to adopt Resolution No. 2003-043, amending the Personnel Policy to allow the City Administrator to waive the 240 hour vacation maximum for good cause on a case -by -case basis. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Dog Ordinance The Acting City Administrator met with Kathi Pelnar and Attorney Filla on this issue. In this review they found our ordinance is good in response to the state statute and recommended no modifications to the ordinance. Mayor Hunt said he was not comfortable relying on invisible fencing and asked that staff keep this item on project list. Dillerud asked for Council direction. M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to contact the League of Minnesota Cities for information on dog containment, physical restraint, and fencing. (Motion passed 5-0.) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6, 2003