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Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he appreciates that Mr. Gruber has taken the time to do the research and thanked him for the way he presented the information to the Council. He stated that he agreed with making the credit retroactive. Mr. Gruber noted that in order to qualify for the modified method, the property needs to be less than 20 acres and less than 10 percent impervious so even if the acreage was reduced from 20 acres he would still not qualify for the modified method. Thus, the amount of impervious area should also be reduced. City Engineer Olson noted that when the impact fee was originally collected, the intent was to provide outlets to the Rum River and those projects were quite expensive. Since 1996, the City has collected approximately $160,000 from the impact fee and this is something the Council needs to address because it is two separate funding sources. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, that the 2000 schedule of rates and charges for the storm water utility established by Ordinance #00-01 be those rates and charges as adopted by Council Resolution #00-06o165 and which charges are payable in quarterly installments with the full and final payment being due on or before December 31, 2000, and each December 31 thereafter, and direct staff to bring back a recommendation for the credit system, and further research making the credit retroactive, reviewing the application procedure, and the storm water management impact fee. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Anderson, and Connolly. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberZimmerman. Consensus of the Council was to have the Public Works Committee review the staff recommendations prior to being brought back to Council. Case #3: Adopt Ordinance to Amend Commercial Tower Regulations Community Development Director Frolik stated that on October 24, 2000, the City Council introduced an ordinance to amend the City's commercial tower regulations. Subsequent to Council's introduction of the ordinance on October 24, 2000, City staff determined that some minor text changes were necessary in the ordinance. Staff needed to clarify that ten acre parcel sizes were not required for the placement of antennas on existing towers or structures, or for parks adjacent to industrial or commercial uses. Ms. Frolik noted that the Planning Commission has not reviewed the ordinance since the changes have been made. Motion by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to table adoption and send the item back to the Planning Commission for their review. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Hendriksen, and Connolly. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberZimmerman. City Council/November 14, 2000 Page 11 of 19