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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 20, 2017 Page 14 might make sense for Roseville as the basis for edits. Mr. Lamb further refer- enced some case studies provided from other metropolitan communities and other first -ring suburbs from out-of-state and staff conversations with those cities as well. Mr. Lamb concluded by stating the intent for this to be an outline review only to help staff and his firm determine the proper direction to pursue from the City Council's perspective. Exhibit A — Title 11 Page 1 In terms of definitions, Mayor Roe suggested the fewer the better in this portion of code; whether by referencing the Public Works Design Standards Manual or through existing code (e.g. street or design standard components) where those definitions would come out. Mayor Roe also suggested a general reference to other city documents (e.g. Path- way Master Plan) rather than specifically referencing them in the subdivision code; with agreement by Councilmember Willmus. Pages 2 &3 Along with Mayor Roe, Councilmembers McGehee, Willmus and Laliberte were in agreement that they did not want to consider an administrative review process; preferring the approval process through the Planning Commission and City Coun- cil or just the City Council as per current practice. Page 4 At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Lloyd confirmed that any and all application forms and instructions would be revised based on new processes or checklists. Councilmember McGehee stated her intent that everything, including those minor lot splits, be put back on the table, opining that the checklist should be presented to the City Council in agenda packets indicating any or all items checked off, es- pecially related to drainage, sewer and tree preservation. Even with minor subdivisions, Councilmember Willmus noted one area of strug- gle was an inforinal sketch provided (e.g. on the back of a napkin) versus a more detailed and formal application and information process, showing established lo- cations for lot lines, drainage easements, and any other work that would be done on the front end before being brought to the City Council for approval. As suggested by City Manager Trudgeon, and confirmed by Councilmember Willmus, this would include a survey. As decision makers, Councilmember Willmus noted that the additional infor- mation could have a significant impact on a decision one way or another based on that level of detail provided; and opined that a survey shouldn't create an exces-