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7.I Fiscal Analysis — Springsted. City Planner Pung-Terwedo said is requesting an additional $1,870.00 be spent on another 14 hours of fiscal analysis regarding the three land use options along the I-94 corridor. Currently, the cost for the study is at $11,000.00. The Council discussed the proposal and decided the additional expense was not warranted. M/S/P Dunn/DeLapp — to not accept the $1,870.00 proposal from Springsted to further study the fiscal analysis. (Motion Passed 5-0). 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.A Study Team for future City Facilities: Lee Hunt Councilor Hunt discussed the formation of a Facilities Study Team, which would be working in phases; 1) inventory, 2) analysis, 3) create a capital improvement program. Councilor Hunt introduced Mr. Onno VanDemmeltraadt, who will chair this volunteer committee, and Mr. Jim Friend, Mr. Paul Hanson. Councilor Hunt will be the City Council liaison to this newly formed study team. M/S/P Dunn/Conlin — to create a volunteer City Facilities Study Team. (Motion Passed 5-0). 8.11 Review and recommend changes to Policy for Animal Control (Cont. from 9/16/97). Administrator Kueffner said she would be reviewing the City policy with Animal Control Officer Mike Smith and would bring back to Council in about a month to 60 days. 9. CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT City Attorney Filla commented on the status of the Municipal Board, and said Oak Park Heights matter is scheduled for hearing November 24, 1997. LE/Baytown matters have been tabled until December 5, 1997. The Judge should make a decision in January. M/S/P Hunt/DeLapp --staff be directed to contact Baytown and draft a letter to the Minnesota Municipal Board and request the Oak Park Heights annexation and the Lake Elmo/Baytown orderly annexation issue be continued until after the Judge's decision. (Motion Passed 5-0. Mayor John's Report: Community Based Meetings, November 18, 1997 1-4:30 p.m. Century College. Contacted by Steve Johnson, and he asked where the City was going with his case. Attorney Filla said he met with Mr. Johnson's attorney and looked at maps and the deed, thought last time council discussed, a study would be done to make a railroad right -of- way. The City does have a section in code that indicates that zoning district boundaries do extend to the center of streets and railroad right-of-ways. This particular piece of land could be separated into three different zoning districts. Administrator Kueffner said due to the increased workload on staff, this was not a high priority and it would be added to the work plan. Lake Elmo City Council 10/21/97