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Regular City Council Minutes - 09/30/02 Page 3 4. Incorporation of changes in roadway networks to support n1ixed use developn1ent and walkable neighborhoods; 5. Development and implementation of transit service strategies needed to support the Coalition's growth scenario; and 6. Integration of lifecycle housing options into comn1unity planning activities. Discussion items included lack of funding for current and new Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) projects; legislative priorities; the Metropolitan Council's potential intent for extension of infrastructure systen1s (i.e., sanitary sewer services); and revised zoning classifications. City Manager Beets informed Councilmen1bers that city staff has put together a B-b mixed use Zoning District for Twin Lakes. Community Development Director Dennis Welsch addressed the City's existing B-6 Zoning District and stated it would be con1ing before the City Council in the near future to clarify uses; proponents adhere to a Master Plan, with mixed uses in Planned Unit Development. B. Fire Department Issues City Atton1ey Jamnik led a brief discussion, as previously requested, regarding Relief Association Eligibility for Professional Fire Personnel related to the State Auditor's position that dual n1en1bership in two pension plans (i.e., Relief Association and Public En1ployees' Retiren1ent Association) constitute double credit for the same service in contravention of state law, and potential implications to state aid revenues. Maschka asked if this issue were appropriate for Council consideration and involvement; stating that the issue would be between the State and Relief Association Board, and their membership. City Attorney Jamnik stated the Council's only involvement was as it related to the City's ex -officio Fire Dep't. Issues