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H. Zoning Text Amendment, Lighting Ordinance As directed by the City Council, a subcommittee was established, consisting of Ed Stevens, Margaret Carlson, Tom Armstrong, to study and prepare a lighting ordinance for the City. Ed Stevens contacted the International Dark Association who provided the City with information. The Committee also used a model ordinance from the City of Northfield. The DRAFT ordinance regulates lighting in the City, specifically, free-standing light fixtures. The New England Light Pollution Advisory Group and the International Dark Sky Association will be included with each building permit application. At the September 8th meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended the Council approved the amended ordinance. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt — to adopt Ordinance No. 9717, An Ordinance amending Section 1350 of the 1997 Municipal Code relating to lighting, glare control and exterior lighting standards including the guide to "Good Neighbor Outdoor Lighting, May 1995" and the building official will review residential for lighting compliance. (Motion passed 5-0). I. Update on discussion with Jane Harper Planner Terwedo discussed transfer of development rights with Jane Harper, Washington County, and she will find out how to start the process. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor John attended the reception for Superintendent Macy, S.A.H.S, and talked to two school board members (one was Melva Radtke) who did not support dense housing across from the high school. The Administrator, Planner and Mayor met with the Community Development Committee of the Met. Council on the proposed annexation of 235 acres of Baytown Township by Oak Park Heights and felt the committee wasn't sympathetic toward Lake Elmo and Baytown and would recommend that the area be annexed to Oak Park Heights. Councilor Hunt asked that the City Administrator set a workshop with the Maintenance Dept. and City Council to discuss issues and concerns. A public meeting on I-94 will be held on November 3rd. Hunt suggested a workshop to discuss how to implement and prepare for public discussions and extend an invitation to our neighbors for this meeting. Councilor Dunn indicated she didn't know the water agreement between Lake Elmo and Oakdale for along I-94 was temporary and after 5 years Oakdale has to give Lake Elmo a one-year notice. Councilor DeLapp pointed out the sign for Metro Health is seven times smaller than Torre Pines sign. 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Executive Session after the adjournment of Council meeting. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Follow-up to 1998 Budget Workshop Prosecution services: M/S/F Conlin/DeLapp —to direct the staff to prepare a R.F.P. for prosecution services. (Motion failed 1- 4:John, Dunn, DeLapp didn't know the City didn't have an RFP existing, thought we did this every year, Hunt felt it will take time to prepare an RFP, he likes the continuity of having Attorney Filla for seven years.) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1997 6