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January 21, 1980 Page 2 ~ 8. ~dministrator's Update A. Status of downtown redevelopment efforts The City Administrator indicated he had met with George Dietz and Zack Johnson regarding the progress of Mr. Dietz's development project. The City Adminis- trator indicated that Mr. Dietz was waiting for the City to make some decisions regarding the development. The City Administrator indicated he suggested to Mr. Dietz to bring the plans of his development to the Planning Commission and City Council and to work very closely with each in the planning process of his development. The City Administrator also indicated Fisher/Coughlan & Associates were looking at the downtown area and would be presenting their ideas to the Downtown Development Implementation Committee at 4:00 p.m., January 31, 1980, in the community room at the First National Bank. B. Tamarack Final Plat The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Carson of Carson Homes would be appearing before the Planning Commission on their January 28th meeting for final approval of the Tamarack plat. The City Administrator further indicated a developer's agreement would be necessary before the City Council could give final approval. The City Administrator indicated the plat contains 72 acres of park consisting of ball fields, picnic area, walkways, natural areas and parking. The City Administrator indicated Mr. Carson would be appearing before the City Council in February for final approval. C. Part-time Accounting Clerk The City Administrator indicated that Kris Casey had been hired for the part- time accounting clerk, and that she had the necessary experience for the posi- tion and appeared to be working out well. Councilman Duitsman requested to be kept informed on how many hours were required for the work. D. Status of Orono Dam The City Administrator informed the Council that the DNR had given their approval to the proposal and the engineering work was on schedule. The City Adminis- trator indicated that the specifications and contract for .the radial gates were ready because of the lead time necessary for manufacturing of the gates. Mayor Madsen asked when the specifications would be ready for the project. The City Administretor indicated they would be ready for approval by the 2nd City Council meeting in February. Mayor Madsen suggested speeding it up to the first meeting if at all possible. E. Status of 101 bridge The City Administrator indicated he and the Wright County engineer had inter- viewed three engineering firms; namely, Strgar Roscoe; Howard Needle, Tammen, Bergendorr; and Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson. The City Administrator fur- ther indicated the City and Wright County were working on a financial agreement with Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and would be making a formal recommenda- tion to the City Council in the near future. F. Liquor Store Profit and Loss The City Administrator indicated the Profit and Loss Statement for the liquor store had not been completed at this time.