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City Council Minutes Page 6 <br /> November 6,2017 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> The Council questioned what changed since the school district property was <br /> discussed earlier in the year. Ms. Othoudt explained both offers they received on the <br /> property fell through and this could be an opportunity for the city to control the <br /> purchase of the property through an assumable option agreement with a developer. <br /> Council expressed the following concerns: <br /> ■ Adding traffic to an already congested area <br /> ■ Another construction disruption downtown <br /> ■ May be best to allow the private market dictate development <br /> Ms. Othoudt explained she will be presenting a traffic analysis to the HRA in <br /> December and will do so for the Council as well. She added she will also be <br /> evaluating the timeline as the HRA felt it was too aggressive. <br /> 10.3 Semi-truck Parking on Residential Streets <br /> Chief Nierenhausen presented the staff report. He explained he noted a gap in this <br /> issue when he was researching the city's ordinance. He noted the issues are addressed <br /> but in different portions of the code. He believes the issue would be best addressed <br /> under the parking portion of the ordinance so it can be enforced accordingly. Chief <br /> Nierenhausen indicated he will work with Attorney Baumgartner as he recently <br /> assisted Anoka with a similar update. <br /> Council consensus was for the ordinance amendment to come back on the consent <br /> agenda. <br /> 10.4 Sewer Access and Water Access Charge Fees <br /> Mayor Dietz indicated he asked for this item to be on the agenda so the 3%increase <br /> can be justified. <br /> Mr. Femrite explained the history of the increase is consistent with what is detailed in <br /> our most recent rate study. He further noted staff continues an annual review to <br /> assure the balance in the enterprise fund is consistent with projections of the rate <br /> study. <br /> 10.5 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan <br /> Ms. Ziemer and Mr. Femrite presented the staff report and discussed various capital <br /> outlay projects and capital improvement funds. <br /> Mayor Dietz expressed an interest in paying off Pinewood debt using the GRE <br /> Reserve Fund. Council consensus was for staff to prepare this as an upcoming <br /> agenda item. Ms. Ziemer questioned if the Council wants the item to come before <br /> them now or when the management agreement ends. Consensus was to prepare it <br /> POWERED 9r <br /> UREJ <br />