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Escrows. The Committee recommended removing the requirement of an escrow deposit. Staff does not recommend this change, because this is an effective tool in completing and maintaining erosion control issues and providing the as -built surveys and other documentation, as well as payment of pass-through engineering and legal fees, to the benefit of the general taxpayer. The Committee has suggested changes to the fee schedule, but recognize the appropriateness of waiting until the costs associated with the new permitting software are known. Escrow amounts and when required could be discussed at that time, as they are part of the fee schedule. Surveys. The Committee recommends modification to what is required in surveys, or at minimum, when surveys are required. To meet the Committee goals, Staff recommends amendment to section 86-68 which stipulates when a survey or site plan must be completed by a person registered by the state of Minnesota. Also, immediately, staff will revise the survey handout, and remove superfluous requirements. Wetland regulations. The Committee recommends the City's wetland management rules align with the Watershed district's. One of the main differences is the City requires an additional setback from the watershed's buffer. This additional setback is intended to allow people to walk in the area between the house and the wetland buffer area, without impacting the buffer. This will require a modification to the wetlands protection ordinance. Wetland delineation. The Committee also recommends modification of where and when a wetland delineation is required, to be more consistent with the watershed district. With authorization, this will be handled at the same time as the wetland regulations above. Permit forms. The Committee recommends modification of the permit forms, reducing the length to "one page". Most of the length can be attributed to information provided to the applicant, but staff will work to reduce the length of the document. This does not require Council authorization. Lot Line adjustments. In 2016, the City Council adopted an ordinance that allowed staff to certify a boundary line adjustment, but only if both lots met the lot area requirements of the district. Action Requested: Staff seeks authorization to commence the ordinances described above. List of Exhibits: Exhibit A. Summary of January and February meetings