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City Council meeting of September 17, 2007 Page 4 DISCUSSION ON REVISIONS TO FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE In 2006, the City received notification from the MnDNR that the City's floodplain ordinance was not consistent with the DNR's standards. CD Director Bryan Bear and Associate Planner Rachel Simone met with DNR officials and over the past several months and have made several revisions to the ordinance in order to bring it into conformance with DNR standards. Rachel provided Council with a PowerPoint slide show of the revisions that have been made, as well as a recommendation for Council to consider the adoption of the revised floodplain ordinance. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to prepare a draft Floodplain Ordinance for Council review prior to scheduling a Planning Commission public hearing. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON TRAFFIC CONTROLS AT TH61 AND CSAR 4 At its September 4, 2007 meeting, Council discussed the traffic concerns related to the intersection of TH61 and CSAH 4 and the concern over the accidents and that have taken place at the intersection. City staff was directed to compile traffic data and provide that to Council. City Engineer Jay Kennedy shared with Council and staff the Washington County data, as well as measures that could be taken to help prevent future accidents. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table discussion of this matter until Washington County officials can be present at a City Council meeting to discuss this matter. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON PARK DEDICATION FEES AND NEW STATE LEGISLATION In 2006, the Minnesota State Legislature made changes to state statute, which regulates how cities can set park dedication fees. CD Director Bryan Bear shared with Council research compiled by staff to date and City Attorney Dave Snyder felt that the current $2,400 per lot fee was justifiable. No formal City Council action was taken. 2007 MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATION "FREEDOM TO BREATHE ACT OF 2007" The Minnesota State Legislature approved new legislation making it illegal for bars and restaurants to allow patrons to smoke in their facilities; specifically, smoking must take place outside of the building in an area designated as a smoking only patio or pavilion. City staff met recently with the manager of the American Legion and owners of the Blacksmith Lounge to discuss this issue in order to share with them the recommended modifications suggested by the MN State Legislature. CD Director Bryan Bear shared with Council results of those discussions and the modifications being proposed by the manager of the American Legion and owners of the Blacksmith Lounge. No formal City Council action was taken.