03-02-88 agenda0 CITY OF RICHFIELD
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1998
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. 7:00-7:30 P.M. STATUS OF NEW COMMUNITY CENTER DISCUSSIONS
BY MASTER PARK PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 13
II. 7:30-7:45 P.M. DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF 6900 BLOCK OF PENN
AVENUE STORMWATER PROJECT AND FUTURE
DIRECTION
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 14
III. 7:45-8:15 P.M. DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF AIRPORT RELATED ITEMS
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 15
IV. 8:15-8:45 P.M. DISCUSSION OF 1998 CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 16
V. 8:45-9:15 P.M. DISCUSSION OF STRATEGY FOR LYNDALE AVENUE
BRIDGE OVER 1-494
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 17
VI. 9:15-10:00 P.M. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SITE SELECTION
PROCESS FOR NEW CITY MAINTENANCE FACILITY
STUDY SESSION LETTER NO. 18
10:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT
AUXILIARY AIDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 96 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO
THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR AT 861-9702.
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Study Session Letter No. 18
Agenda March 2, 1998
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Issue Statement:
Proposed site selection process for new City maintenance facility.
Background:
In response to questions from residents about the site selection process for the
maintenance facility, City staff suggests the City Council form a Task Force to review
the space needs for a maintenance facility and to select a site for a new maintenance
facility. The Task Force is proposed to include two members each from the Planning
Commission and the Community Services Commission as well as members from the
community at large. Edward Sorenson, 7515 Thomas Avenue, and Nancy Stiller, 6414-
11th Avenue, have volunteered to serve on the Task Force.
The tentative site selection timetable is:
• Assemble Site Selection Task Force
• Task Force reviews sites and holds Open House(s)
on possible sites
• Task Force recommendation to the City Council
(Public Hearing)
March 1998
May-June 1998
July-August 1998
A draft work plan for the Richfield Public Works Maintenance Facility Site Selection
Task Force is attached for Council consideration.
Recommended Motion:
Staff is seeking Council direction on proceeding with the proposed Task Force as
outlined in the attached work plan. Council may ask staff to assemble the Task Force
members or may elect to officially appoint Task Force members. Should Council wish
to appoint Task Force members, an item will be scheduled for Council action at a
regular Council meeting.
Basis of Recommendation:
The purpose of this discussion is to determine a direction for site investigation and
recommendation related to a City maintenance facility.
Alternative Recommendation:
Council could ask staff to consider some other means than the proposed Task Force to
work toward site selection for a maintenance facility.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This item is scheduled for dis
Should Council desire to take
or on any other aspect of prea maintenance facility, such a
Should Council desire a diffeadditional discussion may be
Respectfully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City Manager
cussion at the March 2, 1998 Council Study Session.
formal action on appointment of Task Force membership
paring for site investigation and recommendation related to
ction will be scheduled for a regular City Council meeting.
rent approach to site investigation and recommendation,
scheduled for a later Council Study Session.
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WORK PLAN
RICHFIELD PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY
SITE SELECTION TASK FORCE
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Task Force is to investigate and recommend a site for Richfield's
Public Works Maintenance Facility to the Community Services Commission and
Planning Commission for their consideration. The Task Force will the carry the
recommendation and Commission comments to the City Council.
MEMBERSHIP
• Two members of the Community Services Commission
• Two members of the Planning Commission
• One or two community representatives
RESOURCES
• Facilitator - Nancy Schultz, SEH (Short-Elliot-Hendrickson)
• Public sector Public Works expert - Lloyd Pauly, SEH
• Private sector Public Works expert - selected by the Task Force
• City staff
• Programming and design documents prepared to date by SEH
• Others as determined by the Task Force
SCHEDULE
The Task Force will set its own meeting and time schedule but it is likely that it will need
to meet four to six times over the next three to six months.
FORMAT
The following format is suggested (final format to be determined by the Task Force):
1. Introduction to Public Works
2. Inventory Public Works functions
3. Inventory possible sites
4. Determine criteria for ranking sites
5. Rank sites
6. Hold Open House(s)
7. Select recommended site
PRODUCT
A preferred site for the facility and an optional alternative site with the rationale for the
selection.
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Study Session Letter No. 17
Agenda March 2, 1998
Issue Statement:
Strategy for Lyndale Avenue bridge over 1-494.
Background:
The Mall of America and the 77th Street Project have made the 494 Corridor an
attractive place for new commercial development. Traffic volumes on Lyndale Avenue
have grown with new businesses opening causing serious congestion on the Lyndale
Avenue bridge. Corrective action is needed now.
City staff has been working with MnDOT and City of Bloomington staff to develop an
action plan to identify measures in the short term that will provide modest improvements
in traffic flow.
A long term solution requires replacing the existing bridge with one that provides
protected left turn lanes in both directions and a double left turn lane for northbound
Lyndale Avenue at 77th Street. To accomplish this staff is pursuing financial
commitments from:
• Minnesota Department of Transportation;
• City of Bloomington;
• Businesses in both Richfield and Bloomington;
• Metro Council for Federal ISTEA funds; and,
• U.S. Congress for Federal Highway Demonstration funds.
It must be noted that the construction of a double left turn lane on Lyndale Avenue at
77th Street will require the acquisition of businesses on the east side of the 7600 block
of Lyndale Avenue. The Council has directed staff to prepare a redevelopment plan for
this area before work on the double left turn lane can begin. The plan has not yet been
finalized.
Recommended Motion:
None. This is for discussion purposes only.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. Residents and business owners have complained about the traffic congestion on
Lyndale Avenue.
2. Traffic volumes on Lyndale Avenue during the recent holiday shopping period
exceeded the capacity of the roadway for extended periods of time.
Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
No decision is being requested.
Respectfully submitted,
James . Prosser
City M ager
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Study Session Letter No. 16
Agenda March 2, 1998
Issue Statement:
Discussion of 1998 construction and maintenance projects.
Background:
Richfield staff annually awards contracts for constructing, reconstructing, upgrading and
maintaining Richfield's infrastructure. This year's projects will be discussed at the City
Council Study Session of March 2, 1998. The list of projects scheduled for 1998
includes:
A) 70th Street Reconstruction. Several years ago residents and staff began to notice
that the curbs along 70th Street in the area of the Richfield Intermediate School were
sinking and holding water. In response, soil borings were ordered for the area. The
results show that the outer portion of the street was built over a layer of organic soils.
In order to remedy this situation the entire street will be reconstructed and the
underlying, unstable soils removed and replaced with granular backfill.
B) 77th Street Clean-up Project. This project, which cleans up odds and ends from
• the 77th Street Project was first bid last season; however, the bids were high and
Council rejected all bids. The sidewalk along Shops at Lyndale and the sod along the
south curbline on the east end of the project will be replaced.
C) Alley Maintenance Project. Since 1989 Richfield has annually assessed alley
maintenance costs against properties which abut alleys. Staff is recommending that
the contract be made large enough to repair all remaining alleys. At a future Study
Session Council will be asked to consider canceling the special assessment on alleys.
The request is based on the fact that statutory requirements for special assessments
require administrative costs disproportionate to the amount collected.
D) Street Maintenance Projects. Each year Richfield has awarded three contracts for
street maintenance. These three contracts are to:
1. Replace broken, settled and misaligned concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk.
2. Rout and seal cracks in blacktopped streets.
3. Sealcoat blacktopped streets.
E) Wood Lake Dredging. This project was started during the winter of 1996/1997.
Because of an unseasonably warm winter, only about 1/4 of the dredging was
completed during that season. The original contract was held open until the 1997/1998
winter season. Little additional dredging was completed this year although the westerly
path was raised to keep it above water throughout most of the year.
F) Parking Lot Reconstruction. Two City parking lots are scheduled for reconstruction
The parking lot at the Lyndale Liquor Store is in need of reconstruction. Staff
anticipates removing and replacing about 150 ft. of curb and repaving the remainder of
the parking lot.
this season. They are: the upper parking lot at City Hall and the parking tot at the
Lyndale Liquor Store. At its meeting of August 25, 1997 Council directed staff to
acquire the property south of and adjacent to the existing City Hall parking lot with
intention to expand the parking lot.
G) Replace Retaining Walls (a joint project with Hennepin County). Seven
retaining walls along 66th Street and Penn Avenue have deteriorated to the point that
they are causing concerns about safety. The cost of this replacement will be divided
evenly between the City and Hennepin County.
H) Acquire Right-of-Way for the 66th Streetl1-35W Gateway Project. Staff
anticipates working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to
acquire the property necessary for this project.
1) 69th and Penn Storm Water Pond. Staff is working on complete acquisition of the
last two of seven homes necessary for this project.
7 Recommended Motion:
This Council letter is for discussion purposes and no City Council action is necessary at
this time. All projects will be returned to the Council for award of contract.
Basis of Recommendation:
All projects are included in the 1998 operating budget or 1998 Capital Improvement
Budget except for the City Hall Parking lot improvements. That project will be included
in the Revised 1998 Capital Budget.
Jam Prosser
City Manager
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Alternative Recommendation:
None.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Staff requests that Council consider this item at the Study Session of March 2, 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
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Study Session Letter No. 15
Agenda March 2, 1998
Issue Statement:
Status of airport related issues.
Background:
Recent developments regarding airport issues include the following:
• Runway 4-22
Litigation: The Federal Aviation Administration asked for an additional extension of time
to file the answering brief. The reasons cited for the extension of time include
representation in active court cases and the pressing nature of "other work." The
extension has been granted through February 20.
Increased Use During Reconstruction: Council can expect to hear many more
complaints about aircraft noise from southeast Richfield this summer and in 1999. The
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) will soon begin reconstruction on the northwest
end of the south parallel runway at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. As a result, many
more aircraft will be using Runway 4/22 for departures over Richfield and Bloomington.
Reconstruction on the northwest end of the runway is scheduled to begin in April and be
completed by the end of 1998. The southeast portion is scheduled for reconstruction
between April and August 1999. In the remainder of the year, the use of 4/22 will return to
normal levels.
The south parallel runway was constructed in the 1950s and consists of 8-11 inch thick
concrete overlaid with 10 inches of asphalt. The runway materials have deteriorated due
to age and were not designed for the heavier in today's mix of aircraft. Reconstruction
with 20-24 inch thick concrete will accommodate the heavier aircraft currently using the
airport and increased traffic loads into the future.
During reconstruction, it is estimated that traffic will increase from today's average number
of 10 flights to 135-205. Larger, heavier aircraft will require the use of the full length of
Runway 4/22 for both departures and arrivals. This will account for approximately 5
percent of the increase.
In addition to this being reported in Your City, the Star Tribune, and Sun Current, staff has
requested the MAC send public notices to the impacted residents and hold an
informational meeting.
4a • Proposed Runway 17-35
Runway 17-35 Environmental Impact Statement: Nigel Finney's latest date for the EIS
completion is June or July. If the EQB and EPA get what they want (inclusion of the 4-22
and south parallel runway extensions into the EIS for cumulative effects), we can probably
count on it coming out next year.
Legislative Hearings: On Friday, February 13, Mayor Kirsch, Susan Rosenberg, Dan
Linnihan, Dave Gepner, Joan Helmberger, Gertrude Ulrich, Audrey Duffee, Mark Ruff,
Bruce Nordquist and Dawn Weitzel attended addressed the Senate Property Tax and
Local Budget Committee. The group testified as to why the City's bill authorizing an
establishment of tax increment financing districts would be needed when the North-South
runway is built. The Senate Committee was responsive to the bill and Chair Sandra
Pappas stated that the committee would give it "serious consideration." Senator Scheid
introduced the bill.
Jeff Hamiel's (MAC) comments at the hearing down-played the impact of low frequency
noise. Emphasis was placed on the MAC not having enough money to help Richfield with
redevelopment and that low frequency noise is not an FAA identified impact. Richfield
was not given time at the hearings to counter MAC's comments. [The FAA does
recognize low frequency noise but does not have standards for measuring this type of
impact. After talking to a staff member of the FAA, it is quite evident that they are not
willing to "break ground" in developing standards for measuring impacts because a) it
would take many years and b) other communities located next to airports would want to be
mitigated. When the staff member was asked if he knew of any other airport in the states
who have expanded capacity by building a runway so close to residents, he replied there
• are many airports that want to, but he couldn't tell me the name of any airport that had
expanded so close to residents.]
A second group made up of: Mayor Kirsch, Dave Gepner, Joan Helmberger, Gertrude
Ulrich, William and Audrey Duffee, Mark Ruff, Bruce Nordquist and Dawn Weitzel then
addressed the House of Representatives' Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
Committee on February 19. Although Chair Ann Rest stated that she was very sensitive
to the noise impact issue, she struck out the amendment to the TIF bill relating to financial
obligation of the MAC. It was intended that Representative Garcia would be working with
Representative Rest to refine the bill. On February 24 it was determined that the even
though Richfield's TIF bill was a good introduction to the issue of low frequency noise
impact, there was not the legislative support that we need. The bill will be worked on and
re-introduced next year.
EQB Meeting: Don Brauer, Jim Prosser and Dawn Weitzel will be meeting with
Environmental Quality Board staff on February 26 to discuss the implications of a North-
South runway. The group will then present information to the EQB board members at their
March meeting.
Airport Q&A Drop Piece: The February 1998 Update on Airport Issues has been
distributed to Centennial School, businesses in southeast Richfield, and two churches. In
• it, the City requests the assistance of residents in development of a noise mitigation
strategy. At latest count, the City has about 35 people who are interested in becoming
"airport-related" spokespeople in their neighborhoods.
. • MASAC Meeting
At the October 1997 Planning and Environment (P&E) Committee meeting, the
commission considered a resolution from the City of Minneapolis for the MAC to
"...thoroughly assess [sic] MASAC and make the necessary changes to its role,
organization, and operations or replace it with an entity that will attack the aircraft noise
problem in a creative, effective manner." MAC staff was directed to conduct an
assessment of MASAC and to report back its findings.
The finding of the surveys was very interesting. Whereas the industry members of the
group rate MASAC positively (but have very low attendance at meetings), community
members have serious misgivings about the effectiveness of the committee. Some
recommendations made to make MASAC more effective include:
* Bring in speakers and experts from around the country to consult on noise issues.
• Market and educate the communities on why we need MASAC.
* The representatives should receive materials before the meetings so that they can stay
up to speed and come to the meetings prepared and able to ask the right questions.
A copy of the report has been attached.
• New Ford Town and Rich Acres Acquisition
• As of February, elements of Phase III, IV & V to be completed:
• Laxman Sundae - Phase III: Business relocation is on hold until Mr. Sundae's decision
whether to appeal his fixed payment-in-lieu determination, or to file an alternative claim
for actual moving and re-establishment expenses.
• Business Update - Phase V: 5 out of 7 offers have been accepted and 2 acquisition
closing have been conducted. 3 closings are scheduled over the next two weeks.
MAC filed a motion for a quick-take of Tag Company Buildings. The motion was
granted and all tenants were notified. The tenants 90-day notice to vacate expires on
May 5, 1998.
• Business Relocation Update - Phase V Tenant Businesses: 1 tenant has relocated, 2
business tenants are in the process of relocating.
• Vacant Lots: 4 our of the 13 lots have closed and 1 is being condemned.
• Parks: The City of Richfield has not accepted their offers for the city owned parks and
1 vacant lot.
• Tenants: Out of 63 tenants, 63 initial interviews have been conducted and 60 eligibility
meetings have been conducted. 3 tenants were ineligible for rental/down payment
. assistance due to length of occupancy. 12 tenants have vacated.
6 homeowners are in rounds two and three of condemnation.
• House Auction: Out of the 12 houses that closed, 11 have been moved out of the
project area. The buyer of the remaining house has forfeited and the house will be
demolished.
• Final Auction: On February 11, WDSCO solicited quotes from qualified house movers
to move 6 houses. 4 out of the 6 sold. Sales totaled $37,275. The 2 that did not sell
will be demolished in the next round of demolition
• Demolition/Asbestos: The next round of demolition will consist of 5 houses. 2 of the 5
did not sell through the sealed quote auction. Work is expected to begin early March.
The specifications for the church demolition were mailed to contractors on February
18. Quotes are due back in March.
• Street Vacation: The effective date when MAC had possession of the NFT/RA streets
was January 20. The MAC is in the process of barricading certain streets.
• Sound Insulation: CEE was granted the use of a vacant residential building for training
insulation contractors.
• Vacant 4-Plexes: The City of Richfield Police may be using these building for training.
• Stock Piling: The MAC has begun stock piling construction material in New Ford
Town.
S • MnDOT Maintenance Facility: Is expected to begin work in March.
Recommended Motion:
Discuss current airport issues.
Basis of Recommendation:
It is important for the Council to provide direction to staff regarding airport concerns.
Alternative Recommendation:
Defer discussion to another date.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
This matter will be discussed at the Study Session of March 2, 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
James . Prosser
City Manager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Study Session Letter No. 14
Agenda March 2, 1998
Issue Statement:
Status of 6900 block of Penn Avenue stormwater project and future direction.
Background:
The City Council last considered this project at their June 2 and July 14, 1997 Council
meetings. At that time, it was reported that one of the owners was not interested in
selling and the other owner desired some time to complete some renovation projects in
their home. The latter owner indicated that the projects would be completed about the
end of December, and an appraisal in early January 1998 would be appropriate.
The following has transpired. One owner occupant continues to be unwilling to have
his property appraised and to discuss selling to the City. The other owner occupant
had a telephone conversation with staff about mid-January and indicated that the
projects were not yet completed. Staff and the homeowner agreed they would work out
a process later that day, but subsequently, the owner did not respond to repeated voice
mail messages nor to a letter. On February 23, the owner called to say that they were
ready for an appointment with an appraiser the second week of March. A day later,
February 24, the appointment had not yet been made.
To proceed, it would be appropriate for the City Council to consider directing staff to
present to the Council for formal action, a condemnation resolution for the two
properties at 6915 and 6937 Penn Avenue. It is difficult to estimate the cost of
purchasing property in this process, especially owner occupied property. The
assessor's market value for 1998 is $81,000 and $98,000 respectively, for a total of
$179,000. Even though these numbers seem high, it is likely the Condemnation
Commissioner's award will be higher. In addition, there will be the administrative cost
of the condemnation and relocation benefits. The estimated total cost could
approximate $300,000. Mr. Pete Willenbring of WSB and Associates will be present at
the March 2 Study Session to discuss stormwater utility funding and project priorities.
Staff has been examining reuse concepts (see attached concept plan). The concepts
presented are preliminary, and each of them would be subject to modifications as the
details are worked out. The total site area available for reuse will approximate 46,900
square feet or about 1.076 acres.
Three reuses have been discussed for this site: additional off-street parking for the
dental office; townhouses; and a stormwater collection pond. The stormwater collection
. pond could consume up to 50 percent of the site and cost approximately $100,000 to
construct. The residual may be able to support four to eight townhouses, depending on
the pond design and townhouse design. A townhome use would be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the zoning. Only a conditional use permit (CUP) would be
needed. There is interest in the development community in developing this site;
however, it is not an ideal environment. It is small and doesn't allow much flexibility in
design and placement. Penn Avenue carries a significant amount of traffic, and a
stormwater collection pond will be adjacent to the townhouses. While it is true that
stormwater will be stored in a pond for only up to 24 hours after a storm, it could have a
negative impact on the housing unless thoughtfully designed. Mr. Willenbring, of WSB
& Associates, has indicated that the townhouses should not have basements because
of the proximity to this pond. This would likely result in units with larger overall
dimensions. An appraiser has opined that the site may be worth up to $2.90 per square
foot ($136,000) including the ponding area. It is staffs opinion, however, that there are
many variables in dealing with the site: the number of townhouse units, ground area of
pond, design of pond, and quality of landscaping, for example, which could result in
very minimal land proceeds.
Donald Johnson, D.D.S., is interested in purchasing additional property for off-street
parking. The purchase and construction of parking space would be costly with a
substantial amount of site work required. The parking lot would likely consume about
nine percent of the site area and could provide eight parking spaces with appropriate
setbacks. The site area for the parking lot would need to be rezoned from R to C-1.
Also, the Comprehensive Plan would need to be amended. The sale of this property for
such a use could generate revenue, perhaps up to $20,000. The return on investment
to Mr. Johnson will less than the dollars expended as this development would not add
value at a dollar for dollar rate to his already existing improvements.
Recommended Motion:
This information is being presented for Council discussion and as an opportunity to
direct staff with regards to a future course of action.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. A letter was sent to the seven property owners occupying this site in 1994,
announcing the City's readiness to purchase property voluntarily from interested
owners. Five of the seven properties have been purchased.
2. The two remaining homeowners have been approached several times about selling
their homes to the City.
3. A flooding problem at 69th Street and Russell Avenue cannot be remedied until after
a stormwater pond is constructed at this location.
4. The City has the authority to condemn this property.
5. The CIP has anticipated this project, although not the expense of condemnation.
6. With townhouses, the net loss of housing units could be minimized.
Alternative Recommendation:
The Council may wish to discuss other options.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
Condemnation would require 90 days for processing; related items could take an
additional ten days. Up to 45 days would be needed for removal of the two structures.
The site could be available about September 1, 1998 for construction if the Council
decided to pursue condemnation at a Council meeting in March. If negotiations
produced a purchase agreement with one or both the properties, they could be dropped
from the condemnation action.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City anager
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Study Session Letter No. 13
Agenda March 2, 1998
Issue Statement:
Report on the status of new Community Center discussions by the Master Park Plan
sub-committee and the Community Services Commission.
Background:
The Master Park Plan sub-committee and Community Services Commission have
determined there is an interest in a multi-use facility in Richfield. This determination is
based on information received at various meetings to get input on the Master Park
Plan, including the aging pool and community center facilities, the shortage of gym
space for drop in activities, the conflicts experienced with City activities being displaced
by school events, interest by seniors and others for a place to exercise and meet, and
the loss of the teen center. The Commission and sub-committee visited centers in
Maplewood, Shoreview and New Brighton.
There was agreement from the Commission that Richfield needs to be competitive to
draw new residents to the community and a new multi-use community center would
enhance the City's image as a great place to live, work and recreate.
Maureen Scaglia, Chair, Master Park Plan sub-committee and Tom Loweth, Chair,
Community Services Commission will make a short presentation on their findings and
discuss the direction they should take in the future. It would be appropriate to consider
a feasibility study to determine the financial aspects of a multi-use facility.
Recommended Motion:
This information is being presented for Council discussion and as an opportunity to
direct the Commission, sub-committee and staff with regards to a future course of
action.
Basis of Recommendation:
1. The Master Park sub-committee has been working on this issue for over one year
and consider this issue a priority.
2. The Commission has been kept up to date with their progress and both would like
the opportunity to discuss with the Council any questions, concerns or ideas they
may have.
3. A feasibility study would help determine the ability to fund a facility and resident
interest in having a multi-use facility in the community.
Is Alternative Recommendation:
The Council may wish to discuss whether this process should continue.
Discussion/Decision Mode:
A feasibility study would take several months to arrange and complete. If the findings
indicate the City should move ahead, the winter of 1998/99 would be the appropriate
time to design and bid a project for construction to begin in spring of 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
Jam D. Prosser
City Manager
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