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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Williams, Johns, Kuzma, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. Acting Mayor LeTourneau said the final Strategic Plan will be made available on the City' s website. 7.10: Consider Introduction of Ordinance #17-04 Amending Irrigation Requirements (Project #17-104) Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Environmental Policy Board (EPB) and Planning Commission to eliminate the requirement for in -ground irrigation systems in any zoning district and require newly installed irrigation systems to include rain sensors and water efficient technology systems. He stated the ordinance is eligible for adoption in May and that more detail will be provided then, adding this is a goal that would allow more flexibility in new development areas. Motion by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Introduce Ordinance #17-04 An Ordinance Amending Multiple Sections of the Ramsey City Code Relating to Irrigation Requirements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Williams, Kuzma, Johns, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. 7.11: Consider Adoption of Resolution #17-04-096 Approving Contract for National Heritage Information System (NHIS) GIS Database Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve a contract with the Minnesota Depaitiuent of Natural Resources (DNR) for a GIS database of the National Heritage Information System (NHIS). It was noted this database will be helpful in completion of the Comprehensive Plan Update and determining policy direction when citizens request certain environmental review. Community Development Director Gladhill said this database will help address what sort of wildlife or plant life could be affected and allow for better planning around natural resources and react quicker to development proposals. He noted the data is free of charge and that because Mayor Strommen is an employee of the DNR the Acting Mayor will sign the contract if approved. Councilmember Johns said because there would be no charge for the data she supported the Resolution. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to adopt Resolution #17-04-096 Approving Contract with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the National Heritage Information System (NHIS) GIS Database. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley confirmed there would be no reason not to approve this contract. City Council / April 25, 2017 Page 11 of 12