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City Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 3 Ener.qy City Pro.qram Bryan Adams updated that Council on the status of the landfill gas and wind generator projects. Electric Line Relocation and Central Business District Sidewalk Project from Parrish Avenue Bridge to Lowell Avenue Bryan Adams informed the Council that he is gathering the necessary information to begin the project of relocating overhead electric lines in the downtown area. He stated that this could be done in conjunction with the downtown sidewalk replacement project. He explained that the first step is to notify the business owners in the area. He stated that the timeframe for the project is one to two years. Discussion was held regarding plans for a new sidewalk along the First National Bank property at King and Main. The Council felt that this sidewalk should be the same as the sidewalk that will eventually be used in the entire downtown area. It was noted that sidewalks in the downtown would be one of the discussion topics at a joint HRA and Council meeting on October 23, 2000. Utilities Office Building Bryan Adams informed the Council that the Utilities would outgrow their existing office building within the next 3 to 5 years. He indicated that he is looking at relocation options which include space at the proposed office building at King and Main and the post office site. Council discussion pursued as to what should happen to the existing building when it is vacant. Suggestions included tearing it down to allow expansion of the parking lot, adding on to the building for the Utilities use, or selling the building to another retail business. Discussion was also held regarding who actually owns the building. Councilmember Dietz noted that he would like to see the Utilities stay in the central business district as their business generates a great deal of traffic in the downtown business district. Dukor and Associates, Inc. - Communication Strate.qy Plan for Utilities Bryan Adams indicated that they have contracted with Anita Dukor to study communications and public relations at the Utilities Office. The City Administrator indicated that the Utilities would also be looking at developing a consistent design for their logo for lefferhead, bills, forms, etc. He indicated that all departments of the city should strive to achieve a consistent image to present to the public and to clients. The City Administrator suggested the Council expand the Utilities contract to include the city project in order to establish a unified, professional look that can be used by all city departments. He noted that a formal proposal would be made to the Council on October 9. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he agreed that the city should strive to be unified in its logo design. Other Business Updates Bryan Adams updated the Council on the following issues. · Expansion of electric territow