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building. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated Mr. Drilling needed to provide Council with landscape and grading plans and specify exterior building color at the next meeting. Mayor Swedberg questioned whether there would be exterior lighting at the building. Mr. Drilling indicated the lighting would be the same as the other building. Council Member Nelson commented the lighting at the other building has worked well. Mayor Swedberg questioned whether the doorways would be wide enough for a wheel chair to pass through. Mr. Drilling explained state law required all buildings to be handicapped accessible. Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned whether Mr. Hoeft would be drafting the developer's agreement. Mr. Hoeft indicated Council would approve the site plan subject to an approved developer's agreement at the next Council meeting. Council explained Mr. Drilling would need to provide a plan for landscaping, including the style and height of fence, a grading plan, elevation of all sides of the building, specifics for the service area on the property, and a plan showing the colors and types of materials to be used for the building. Mr. March suggested Mr. Drilling apply for his Anoka County access permit. 3. Anoka County HRA Budget for Chauncey Barett Gardens Mr. March noted the copy of the operating budget for Chauncey Barett Gardens found in Council packets was for informational purposes only to make Council aware of the City's name being on the essential function bond that financed the project. 4. Cost of Living Increase Mayor Swedberg explained at the beginning of each year Council adjusts the payroll chart to reflect a cost of living adjustment to the wage schedule. Based on information gathered from numerous cities and it appears that three percent (3%) is the average. Council Member Capra questioned whether the surveyed communities used three percent (3%) for just cost of living or did that percentage include normal step increases. Mr. March indicated the three percent (3%) was only a cost of living increase. Mayor Swedberg noted the three percent (3%) increase was in line with federal agencies. Motion by Council Member Travis. seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to approve a three percent (3%) cost of livin!! increase as presented to Council. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 5. 2001 Fee Schedule (Resolution #01-001 ) Mr. March noted the items highlighted on Council Member's copies of the fee schedule had been adjusted already. Fees can be increased at any time during the year but the City has always made a point to review fees at the beginning of the year. Page 13 of 18