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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 9,1998 9 <br /> . Councilmember Keirn referred to the suggested addition to goal number eight and noted <br /> recommendations for implementation must be within reason and suggested there needs to be a <br /> qualifier. <br /> Mayor Probst suggested the statement should read "and take steps to implement its <br /> recommendations. " <br /> Council member Larson concurred with this suggestion. He indicated that he would like to see <br /> the City take a strong stand with regard to the waler quality of the lakes. In the past, there has <br /> been a great deal of storm water dumped into the lakes and this needs to be prevented in the <br /> future. <br /> Mayor Probst expressed his agreement with Councilmember Larson and noted the Council had <br /> previously identified the need for a Lake Water Quality Task Force. <br /> Councilmember Keirn concurred and pointed out that this has been discussed at previous retreats <br /> and it was felt that the City did not have the Stafftime or resources to dedicate to this issue. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated, with the creation ofa Task Force, the whole process of water <br /> quality review will develop. However, she does not want it to be mandated to be done within <br /> fi ve years. <br /> . Mayor Probst agreed that the goal should not be to mandate but to give direction. <br /> Councilmember Larson concurred and asked for confirmation that Staff will include an <br /> appropriate statement according to this discussion. Mr. Ringwald agreed. <br /> Mayor Probst stated the request from Staff is for the Council to approve the Comprehensive Plan <br /> update and it is his desire to move forward with the process without officially closing off the <br /> opportunity for additional comments. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a <br /> motion to approve, in general concept, Plarming Case #98-28, Comprehensive <br /> Plan Update, with the suggested amendments. The motion carried unanimously <br /> (5-0). <br /> Mayor Probst stated the Comprehensive Plan update required a tremendous effort and he <br /> complimented Staff on having done an excellent job. He suggested, if Staff has a record of all <br /> those who have participated in the process, letters of appreciation should be sent to them. <br /> A. Human Rights Activity Update - Sushila Shah <br /> Sushila Shah, Arden Hills Liaison to the State Department of Human Rights, reported the <br /> Deparlment of Human Rights has established 52 commissions throughoul Mirmesota in an effort <br /> . to reduce hate violence throughout the State. She suggested the City of Arden Hills learn what <br /> other cities are doing in this effort. She presented the Council with handouts and packets of <br /> information provided to help identifY activities available to help promote human rights. <br /> - ___u____ <br />