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