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CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
Monday, October 16, 2006
Council Chambers, City Hall
5:05 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
A workshop of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, and was called
to order at 5:05 P.M. by Mayor Longrie.
B. ROLL CALL
Diana Longrie, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present
ErikHjelle,Councihnember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Wi1lRossbach,Councihnember Present
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Longrie moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes -All
D. UNFIlVISHED BUSINESS
1. Gladstone Area Redevelopment Improvements-Report of Phase One Improvements
a. Public Works Director Ahl introduced the presentation on Phase I Improvements
for the Gladstone Area Redevelopment Improvements.
Mayor Longrie requested Interim City Manager Copeland submit to council an
itemized delineation of the $30,000 of planning costs spent to date and a
breakdown of applicable staff hours.
b. Jon Hom, Kimley Horn and Associates, provided background information and an
overview of the streets, streetscapes and power line burial.
c. Ron Leaf, SEH, explained the storm water drainage and treatment systems for the
area, detailing the Savanna and Tourist Park areas.
d. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson spoke to the four phases of the trail
system and parks plan and the costs involved.
e. City Engineer Ahl reviewed the estimated costs and proposed financing plan.
f. Paul Steinman, Springsted, opened discussion regarding Tax Increment
Financing Issues and related financial impact.
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g. Senior Planner Ekstrand explained the zoning and density issues involved with
the comprehensive plan.
h. Planner Finwall spoke to specific zoning requirements and minimum and
maximum densities for the area.
i. Bart Montanari, DABAR Companies Development, developer for the St. Paul
Tourist Cabin site, discussed development needs and answered council questions.
City Engineer Ahl informed council that staff will be bringing the Blight Report to
council at the November 13, 2006 City Council Meeting.
2. Electric Franchise Tax
a. Interim City Manager Copeland presented the report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented further specifics from the report.
Finance Director Faust answered council questions regarding the proposed Electric
Franchise Tax Increase Ordinance.
E. ADJOiIRNMENT
Mayor Longrie adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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