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34 days while Mr. Griffith asked for 1 week. Mr. Watson indicated he supports short term delay but after 2 years we need to go forward and it's a good document which also needs recognition. Mr. Bosak supported the document. Mr. Schilling asked if a 30 day delay is problematic. Mr. Watson requested we provide reasonable time for submission of change requests by the next planning commission meeting. Asked if redline versions were available, Clerk Magnuson indicated he had a box frill present. Attorney Newcome indicated friendly amendments could be considered by the City Council and that the matter does not need to go back to the Planning Commission but that their comments would be relevant. Mayor Emeott suggested utilization of the 18 July 2006 workshop to review amendments. Mr. Watson suggested return replies by Tuesday, 27 June 2006, for the July Planning Commission it would work. Mr. Griffith indicated he can work in Word Perfect and could respond to an electronic version in the time frame noted. Mr. Lindner asked the Planning Commission be changed to Monday, 10 July 2006 and duly noticed. RESOLVED: Motion by Watson, second by Schilling to table consideration of Resolution No. 2006-20 to July was unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Mayor Emeott proposed combining the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances to create a single land use document. stating it's done in other cities. Mayor Emeott asked Mr. Griffith who responded Bloomington already does this as a land development package. Mr. Magnuson asked Mr. Newcome if an additional public hearing is necessary. Mr. Emeott asked that the matter be tabled to follow consideration of Ordinance No. 43H. Mr. Magnuson presented Ramsey County's request that we enter into an agreement for Dispatch Services in recognition of the new dispatch center scheduled to go online. While we are currently paying for dispatch services through the contract cities agreement, accounting changes for all have been made and adjustments to reflect. RESOLVED: Motion by Watson, second by Rasmussen to adopt Resolution No. 2006-21 was unanimously approved. Mr. Magnuson reported that the Ramsey County Sheriff has been successful in utilizing Administrative Offenses ordinances and is seeking support of the City of Gem Lake to develop a consistent, common language ordinance for the contract cities to enforce. The code could be amended to reflect additional needs of the cities. Magnuson explained the process as presented. RESOLVED: Motion by Sch i I I i ng, second by Bosak to support development of an administrative offenses ordinance in concert with the contract cities group was unanimously approved. RESOLVED: Motion by Rasmussen, second by Schilling to hire an intern, First choice is Valerie Gross. Mr. Magnuson introduced the problem with fees charged by SEH for the Highway 61 /County Road E engineering. He then asked Mr. Higgins to explain. Mr. Higgins spoke regarding engineering cost overruns on the Highway 61 / County Road E cooperative agreement project. Mr. Emeott asked if the project will be completed this year and was advised it is about to start. Mr. Watson asked if Ramsey County and Vadnais Heights have approved the increase and Ramsey County has with Vadnais Heights expected to tomorrow. Mr. Magnuson also noted that Mr. Soler has agreed in principal that if Ramsey County is able to access any "Unweave The Weave" funds for the project, he will dispense those back to Gem Lake and Vadnais Heights. RESOLVED: Motion by Bosak, second by Rasmussen to approve an amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with Vadnais Heights and Ramsey County for sharing of cost overruns for engineering on the Highway 61 / County Road E project with Gem Lake's share at $8.337 or 21% of the overrun (Vadnais Heights share at $8,337 or 21 % of the overrun and Ramsey County at $23.026 or 58% ofthe cost overrun) was unanimously approved. In the absence of a motion, consideration of the MN Association of Small Cities membership was not considered. Mr. Schilling spoke in regard to the workshop scheduled for 18 July 2006 indicating it was intended to have the 2 finalist developers present themselves to a combined planning commission, city council, stakeholder and public form to facilitate the decision making process. No owner meetings have yet been scheduled but Mayor Emeott encouraged their invitation to the workshop. Mr. Magnuson then asked if the July meeting could be rescheduled to 24 July to accommodate conflicts with his schedule. While Mr. Bosak will not be available, all others present agreed to reschedule the July meeting to 24 July 2006. Mr. Watson reported that Deputy Dan Ruettiman recommends a letter go out to the com m u n i ty announcing that we want a neighborhood watch program. We also need a meeting location, an insert to Ramsey County as web link, and a map (possibly produced by Steve Hack 651-765-2912). Per Mayor Emeott, we need to fund the effort. Costs wiI I include maps, a mailing and a meeting place. Mayor Emeott mentioned the golf course, the Montessori and fields as possibilities. RESOLVED: Motion by Emeott, second by Watson to approve $500 for the Neighborhood Watch program was unanimously approved. Page 4 of 17