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1 I J Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1987 Sinda further explained both groups are very much interested in economic development issues and both have something that might be of interest to New Brighton; and recommended New Brighton become a member of the Metro East Coalition in order to be aware of what they are working on so we can keep ourselves in a good position for future economic development. Benke reviewed the history of the Northern Mayors' Association and the Metro East Coalition and stated the commOn goal of both groups is economic development and they are trying to shift emphasis, gain attention, and encourage developers and businesses to consi- der areas outside the 494-35W suburban area; we can support activ- ities to draw attention to the east, north, east and can establish contacts and ideas. In addition, Benke has been talking with the Mayors of Roseville and Shoreview to focus attention on the 35W north corridor because we are on the fringe of both groups; and would recommend approval of the city's membership in the East Metro Coalition. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Williams, to APPROVE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP FOR THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON IN THE METRO EAST COALI- TION. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Locke reviewed staff report concerning a budget amendment for updating the zoning ordinance with regard to parking requirements, and indicated the staff has gone as far as it can doing in-house work and believes we need a consultant to work with staff to get some technical input. In response to Benke's question, Sinda indicated the funds could be taken from annual reserves or savings in other areas. Williams has full faith in the ability of Gair & Associates and $2,000 is not a lot of money, but asked if we have looked into the possibility of investigating information from other cities who have recently updated their parking ordinance; Locke indicated we have collected information from a number of other communities, but indicated one key reason for using Gair is that he is working with developers in other areas and can see how the standards are work- ing. Because staff has found there is a wide range of what is being used in other communities, it is looking for more specific ex- perience and Locke believes staff will find engineering expertise as it works with Gair & Associates as well as Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates. From a staffing and delivery perspective, Benke asked to what extent the city cannot do the work itself; Locke did not believe staff has the expertise and indicated it would take us a long time to get to the comfort level with staff's revised standards and would prefer to have technical persons to draw on for input. Page 15 Budget Amendment: Zoning Ordinance and Parking Requirements Report 87-139