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residents. He stated that there is a property owner that has invited the Council to visit his property to discuss some shoreland issues and whether further analysis will be needed. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would be happy to visit the property. He stated that the Anoka Conservation District has minimal dollars available and perhaps additional grants would be available for property owners. Mayor Strommen suggested that the Council and others be invited to the property to learn additional information. She stated that she would also support the survey, which could open the City and its residents to additional grant funds. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to direct staff to work with the Anoka Conservation District to prepare a Work Plan and cost estimate to prepare a shoreland/erosion inventory of the Mississippi River to aide in seeking financial resources for residents and schedule an on-site meeting to view a potential erosion issue on the Mississippi River. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Williams, Johns, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember LeTourneau. 7.03: Introduce Ordinance #15-15 Amending City Code Section 117-1 (Definitions — Chapter 117, Article II, Division 4, Subdivision III (Floodplain Overlay Districts) Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Environmental Policy Board and Planning Commission to introduce Ordinance #15-15 to amend Section 117-1 (Definitions) and Chapter 117, Article II, Division 4, Subdivision III (Floodplain Overlay Districts) to incorporate by reference the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and the Flood Insurance Study, both dated December 16, 2015. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he has been through the process with insurance regarding floodplains and believed updating the maps would be helpful to residents. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to introduce Ordinance #15-15 amending Section 117-1 (Definitions) and Chapter 117, Article II, Division 4, Subdivision III (Floodplain Overlay Districts) to incorporate by reference the updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps and the Flood Insurance Study, both dated December 16, 2015. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, Johns, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember LeTourneau. 7.04: Consider Adopting of the Surface Water Management Plan Update Civil Engineer II Linton reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the updated Surface Water Management Plan. City Council / October 27, 2015 Page 6of11