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Councilmember Beyer stated she wanted to commend Ms. Frolik on drafting the observations o~ this case; however, when she got to the end of it, she wasn't clear what Council was being asked to do. Ms. Frolik sta~d she is recommending that Council adopt some regulations so there is criteria established for accessory apartments. Councilmember Beyer stated she did not have a feel for what route Council should go. She suggested discassing this with the Planning Commission which would also be a good way for Council to start bridging the communication gap. Councilmember Zimmerman agreed with Councilmember Beyer. He added that Council should also mget with the Economic Development Commission and the Park and Recreation Conimission. Motion by CouOcilmember Bcyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to table any action on th~ issue of accessory apartments until after a joint meeting with the Planning Commission an~ City Council. Motion carried. :Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #4: Award Contract for Engineering Services to Prepare a Storm Water Management Plan for the Southeastern Quadrant City Engineer ~ankowski explained that the Request for Proposals to perform the Southeastern StOrm Water Study was issued to four metropolitan consulting f'mns which were selected ~tsed upon familiarity with the study area and experience with similar studies. Thre~ proposals were received. He felt that although price is a major consideration, ye experience and background are also important in selecting a consultant for this particular project. He reported that the lowest bid came from Short Elliot Hendriksen (SE[I) and they are the f'mu that was selected to do the update of the WMO plan. They hav6~ prepared similar comp plans and'he recommended they be awarded the contract. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to direct the City AdminiStrator to enter into a contract with SEH, Inc. in the amount of $25,609 to prepare the soutlieast drainage study. Motion carried. ~ Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Zimmerman, Beahen and BeyCr. Voting No: None. Case #5: Town Hall Appraisal Services City Administrator Schroeder reminded Council of the discussion regarding appraising the value of the oldi town hall parcel. He thought that by meeting time, he would know whether or not funding would be available. He received a verbal response from Ellen Herman of Hern~an Appraisal that the cost of the appraisal would be between $1,500 and $2,000. Councilmember Beyer suggested that the appraisal be authorized whether funding is granted or not. Councilmember Zimmerman voiced it is a worthwhile expense. City Council/March 28, 1995 Page 9 of 13