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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 13, 2006 9 F. Motion to Approve Citv Staff Submittinl! a Grant Application for Fundinl! Assistance Associated with Updatinl! the City's Comprehensive Plan Ms. Barton stated Met Council requires jurisdictions to submit a Comprehensive Plan outlining their policies and objectives related to land use and zoning. This plan is required to be updated every 10 years, with the next update being due in 2008. Last week staff became aware of an opportunity to obtain funding assistance for the update ofthe City's Comprehensive Plan through BlueCross BlueShield ("BCBS"). The grant is intended to assist municipalities to integrate active living principles into their communities. Specifically, this funding opportunity is designed to support communities in preparing/revising their comprehensive development plans and identifYing relevant ordinance subsections for modification in keeping with the new plans. The term "active living" denotes a way oflife that integrates physical activity into daily routines, not just for recreational purposes, but also for utilitarian purposes, such as errands, trips to the grocery store, commuting to work, etc. Communities can influence the choices their residents make concerning physical activity through land use policies, transportation systems, and the availability of walking paths/greenways, etc. Research shows that cities can have a positive impact on rates of physical activity through planning and policy. The grant would provide funding up to $75,000, as well as providing technical assistance and training opportunities. BCBS requires that all interested communities submit a Notice of Intent to Apply, no later than March 17, 2006. Staffrecommended Council authorize staffto submit the Notice of Intent to Apply. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to authorize staff to submit the Notice of Intent to Apply. The motion carned unanimously (5-0). G. Joint Powers Al!reement with Ramsev County for Dispatch Services and Subscriber Al!reement for Countywide Public Safety Radio Subsvstem Subscriber Al!reement with Ramsev County Ms. Wolfe explained the Joint Powers Agreement and Subscriber Agreement with Ramsey County and the reasons for upgrading to the 800 MHZ radio system. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for Dispatch Services and the Countywide Public Safety Radio Subsystem Subscriber Agreement with Ramsey County. The motion carned unanimously (5-0).