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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • September 22, 1998 Page 5 1 currently working on parks designs for the City; and the other from Dick Krier, RLK, who 2 has worked on planning projects for the City in the past. 3 4 Mr. Bergstrom stated the Planning Commission had reviewed both proposals and decided 5 to recommend Mr. Krier to the City Council. He added Mr. Krier's approach is 6 straightforward and simple; he proposes the City Council and Planning Commission spend 7 one evening together with Mr. Krier, and arrive at a consensus. 8 9 Mr. Bergstrom stated he contacted the City of Farmington, whom Mr. Krier had 10 referenced as one of his previous clients, and he was highly recommended based on their 11 experiences with him. 12 13 Marks asked whether Mr. Krier had spoken of work he had previously done for St. 14 Anthony. Mr. Bergstrom confirmed he had mentioned his experience with St. Anthony 15 but had not been specific. Marks stated Mr. Krier had been involved in an economic 16 development study for St. Anthony during which Mr.,Krier was a tremendous help to City 17 staff in understanding financing options. 18 19 Mr. Bergstrom stated Mr. Krier had referenced his development experience over the course of his 30-year career, both as a member of a planning firm and as an independent 49 consultant. 22 Cavanaugh questioned whether the Council could meet with Mr. Krier before November 23 5. Mr. Morrison stated Mr. Krier was unable to meet before that date. 24 25 Mayor Ranallo stressed the importance of involving the President of the Merchant's 26 Association as well as a representative from the shopping center. Mr. Morrison stated Mr. 27 Krier prefers a 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. time slot. Thuesen stated he would mention the issue at 28 the next Merchant's Association meeting which he is scheduled to attend on October 7. 29 Motion by Cavanaugh, second by Faust to approve award of contract to Mr. Richard 30 Krier, RLK, to conduct redevelopment proposal for St. Anthony Shopping Center. 31 Motion carried unanimously. 32 33 2. Review of storm water ordinance. 34 Mr. Bergstrom reviewed the Planning Commission's draft memo containing recommended 35 changes to Draft Ordinance 1998-010 regarding Storm Water Management Practices. He 36 stated the Metropolitan Council had presented a model ordinance to the City as a guide, 37 but does not require its adoption. He added the Planning Commission believes the 38 ordinance should be revised to encompass two classifications: 1) single homeowners and 2) large scale residential development. 040