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Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting B. Staff Updates March 6, 2019 Page 3 Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He noted staff was in the process of updating the City's Zoning Map. C. Council Updates Council Member Bergeron provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He commented on the items the Council reviewed at their worksession meeting, which included an infield development called Long Lake Woods and an update from the YMCA. Council Member Meehlhause discussed the revenue sharing adjustments being proposed by the YMCA. Council Member Bergeron noted the City's GIS system was also discussed. He discussed the City's plans to address Emerald Ash Borer on City property throughout Mounds View. He explained the City was looking into creating a Green Step Task Force. In addition, the Council would be further investigating its water treatment plant and wells. Commissioner Morin encouraged the City Council to reconsider the signage on the Mounds View Community Center. She stated currently the sign only reads Mounds View Event Center, which may be confusing for people looking for the YMCA. D. Planning Commissioner Reports Commissioner Klander requested an update from staff on Long Lake Woods. Community Development Director Sevald reported the developer was working with the neighbors to replat the 12 -lot subdivision. He indicated this project was still in the infancy stage. Council Member Bergeron reported the Council had advised the developer to negotiate with the property owners regarding the right-of-way acquisition. Commissioner Klander commented on the drainage pond that would be within the Long Lake Woods and stated he would like the City to further investigate this matter to see how much water could be stored on this property. Commissioner Morin questioned when the Comprehensive Plan would be ready for approval. Community Development Director Sevald explained this would be happening soon and noted the final document was on his desk for review. Commissioner Farmer asked when the Comprehensive Plan would be sent to neighboring communities for their review. Community Development Director Sevald stated ideally this would occur in May.