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City Council Minutes June 22, 2020 Page 3 more participants. Maintenance costs for the old Senior Activity Center will also go down as it has not been used since March and will not be reopening. Council asked about restructuring of Parks and Recreation staff for the multipurpose facility. Councilmember Christianson asked if program offerings from ISD #728 Community Ed could be evaluated against what the city provides for any duplicates. Mr. Portner added it would be beneficial to analyze certain Parks and Recreation programs due to changes in the roles of parents and how residents recreate, as well as a decline in adult sports interest and attendance at outdoor rinks and open gym times. Goal Setting Long -Term Goals (2029) ■ Urban Service Area expansion ■ Commercial/Industrial Development ■ Outdoor swimming pool Sewer and water extended north of 169 ❑ Could this happen faster? ■ Analysis of what to do with garbage once closes in 2030 ❑ How much time does the land have to sit? ❑ Who owns the land? ❑ Solar farms were discussed as a possible use ■ Development of Specht property in eastern Elk River ■ Broadband connectivity ❑ Would need legislative support ❑ Is there a way to pay for it if we want to expand past what their formula states? Some cities have gotten a grant for this. ■ Trail Connections ■ Trail from Lion John Weicht Park to downtown over the railroad tracks ■ More retail development in western Elk River ■ Annexation of Big Lake Township or a portion of it ❑ Discussion should also include Sherburne County ■ What does redevelopment look like if Highway 10 becomes a freeway ■ River walk from Orono Park to Ramsey ■ Feasibility of moving train station to downtown ❑ Elk River station crossing is dangerous ■ Budget Plan — Post Waste Management Mid -Term Goals (2024) ■ Transportation development funding ■ Acquire business park land ■ Develop means for park capital needs ■ Commercial development p 0 W I R I 1 BY NATURE