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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 2, 1979 -2- Representative Levi suggested giving the watershed some bonding authority. The Council felt this was a step in the right direction. Representative Levi complimented Valley Branch on their assessment` procedure: a procedure to work out a fair, equitable and accountable )method of assessing. She feels Washington County should not be 'shy' about requesting special legislation for up -front money for the District. She is presently talking with Ray Hagen, Hennepin County, to find out how to get local legislation and obtain this money for Valley Branch. Another complication of the Watershed Law, that creates additional expense is the assessment procedure. Administrator Whittaker feels they would have far less expense if allowed to proceed under 429, the Municipalities Assessment Statute. Whittaker also feels the levying ability of the district is too restrictive. Their hands are tied when it comes to ordering an emergency solution to a problem. Representative Levi attended a meeting with the Met Council, Metropolitian Legislatures, Senate, and "Interfacing Committee". Discussion included water management --'and the possibility of requiring a water management plan as a part of the Comprehensive Plan as an amendment to the 1975 Land Planning Act. Whittaker stated that if this is done, monies must be made available. The City's estimate was between $30,000 and $50,000 for a Water Management Plan. Representative Levi wanted the Council aware of this and would like feed -back. Mottaz stated )he thinks this is a good idea, but the financing question is of prime importance. Subdivision Bill The timetable in this bill fits into the time- table of Lake Elmo's Ordinance. The timetable is not a ,problem for Lake Elmo; but.the.requirement of mandatory approval if the City does not react is a problem. Administrator Whittaker suggested using the language in the Lake Elmo Ordinance. The time limit starts from the receipt of the last item of required supporting data, The Council agreed with the provision concerning amendment of a subdivision ,plat. This would allow the City to impose more re- strictive standards on a plat if it were not developed within a two year period after final plat approval. P`�Tax Law Changes ^ Looking for input. Coefficient of Dis �s cn ;Pena_ laity - This should be rethought, as it will greatly pen ize small towns. They do not have as many dispuersions to spread this over. Whittaker also suggested that the Department of Revenue provice information to Cities as to their share of State Aid and Homestead Credit in July or August. It is impossible to accurately figure them in the Budget when they are received ten days before the budget is due for approval, if at all. Bingo License Ordinance and 'Tree Program - The Council would like ( to see this Ordinance, and the me od used.to keep track of money generated by Bingo. Representative Levi suggested Lake Elmo review the Bingo Ordinances of North St. Paul, Forest Lake or Hugo. She also requested any information on 'tip` boards' be forwarded to her.