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City Council Minutes April 19, 2021 Page 8 Council recessed at 8:05 p.m. in order to move to work session and reconvened at 8:12 p.m. 9.1 Mini Storage Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Two representatives for the applicant were in attendance. Council asked if Pullman Place had been contacted regarding the project. Mr. Carlton stated that, should the council wish to move forward with the proposed project, Pullman Place and property owners within 500 feet would be notified. Council agreed with the Planning Commission recommendations that the structures be neutral colored and fencing and landscape screening be required. Councilmember Wagner and Mayor Dietz questioned if this was the best use of the property. Council was not sure what other type of development would work well on the property given its traffic access limitations, proximity to the tracks, and the amount of traffic coming out of the train station. Council stated the project could continue. 9.2 Turf Establishment Standards and Maintenance Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Some type of ground cover needs to be established at the Main and Gates project area, however, quotes came in at $34,000- 41,000. The goal is to sell the property as soon as possible and it would be wasteful to put that much money into it, however, it is an expectation the city has for other developers and properties that they should meet themselves. Mayor Dietz asked if the Park Maintenance department could grade, plant grass seed, water, and keep the lot maintained. Mr. Carlton stated they had an updated quote from Super T's which came down to $14,000 to include getting rid of the remaining stumps. Mr. Carlton added that, given the highly visible location, it was important that the appearance be maintained. Mr. Portner will look at the capacity of the Parks and Streets department to take care of this project as a first option. NATURE