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Master Plan . On July 2, 2007 joint meeting of the Master Plan Task Force, Planning Commission and City Council, HKGI showed plans for a new concept which included more single family lots (306 lots). At the July 12,2007 joint meeting it was determined that this composite plan should be the concept shown at the open house. The open house was held on July 19,2007 with approximately 100 residents in attendance. Staff is in the process of compiling the comments for review by the joint group. . Next meeting with the Task Force (August 7, 2007), City Council (August I, 2007) and joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council (August 9, 2007) will focus on financial aspects of the concept plan. Design Guidelines . Damon Farber Associates (DF A) is currently working on parks/open space design guidelines and streetscapes. Preliminary parks/open space concepts were presented at the July 19, 2007 open house. DF A is meeting with City staff to gather data regarding the costs to maintain parks and trails. ADAR . GSA and their NEPA representative met with the City and SRF on July 18, 2007 to discuss the AUAR. The mitigation plan developed by the AUAR will likely be incorporated into the NEP A in some form. The draft AUAR should be distributed to staff in late August. . As part of the AUAR, wetland inspections were conducted and preliminary results indicate no mitigation will be required. It was deterrnliled that the existing ditch wetlands do not require mitigation and the four (4) small natural wetlands on the property are so small they do not require mitigation. The only significant wetlands are on the Wildlife Corridor and those are in the process of being reconstructed by the Army. Comprehensive Plan (full update aud amendment for TCAAP) . On July 30, 2007, City Council will be considering approval of an application to the Metropolitan Council for a $20,000 grant to assist in updating the Comprehensive Plan. . Staff sent out an RFQ (Request for Quotes) for assistance with the transportation portion of the Plan update. Staff received six (6) responses and anticipates bringing a recommendation forward to the City Council for review/consideration on August 13, 2007. . The first public open house on the Comprehensive Plan update is scheduled for August 8, 2007 at North Heights Lutheran Church from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. County Road H . MNDOT has given approval of the concept design. . The City and RRLD have been informed there may not be a 2008 transportation bill at the federal level. RRLD and lobbyists are researching to determine/find other alternative funding. RRLD and lobbyists are working to determine by end of August when dollars can be committed to the Project Status Memo 2