Minutes - Council Work Session - 10/21/2008

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Councilmember Elvig asked about the possibility of Elmcrest Park. Public Works Director Olson stated that there would be the same residential and parking issues as at Central Park. City Administrator Ulrich asked if Mr. Peterson would be willing to move forward with a smaller event as a trial run, if the City said it was a limited event this year to, for example, 2,000 people. He stated that 10,000 people won't work in some of the locations being discussed. Councilmember Look suggested that if the streets were shut down in the Town Center area, there could be something put together. Councilmember Elvig stated that he agrees that taking a look at something around Town Center would be great. Mr. Peterson stated that he would love to take a look at some of these other possibilities. Assistant City Administrator Nelson confirmed that there was a consensus about music ending at 11 :00 p.m., similar to what was done for Diamonds. Councilmember Elvig stated that is what has been approved in the past, but he thinks it depends on the location. He recommended that Mr. Peterson speak with Jim Deal about the other venue possibilities. Mr. Peterson asked what the total amount of land that could be put together with Mr. Deal's and the City's land. Councilmember Elvig stated that there are about 200 acres, but he isn't sure it could all be used. He stated that he feels finding the right venue is the key to getting this to move forward. 2) IP-#08-32 Andrie Street/164th Lane City Engineer Jankowski stated that at the Council Work Session on October 7, 2008, direction was given on how to divvy up the assessments for project IP-#08-32. He distributed a summary of the feasibility report and stated that he hopes that this can be on the next Council agenda to receive this study and advertise for bids. He reviewed the original petition for this project and how this feasibility study differs. He stated that they are looking at constructing a 32 foot wide street to 9 ton standards with a 5 foot wide sidewalk, and posting no parking signs. He reviewed the proposed financing and noted that the road surface replacement would be 50% from benefiting property owners and 50% from the City: He stated that the concrete curb and gutter would be 25% assessed to benefiting property owners, 25% from the storm sewer utility and 50% from MSA funds. He reviewed Appendix B and noted the total projected cost for the project is $1,402,523. He stated that the properties to be assessed do not include several comer properties that have frontage on one of the side streets, which could be changed if the Council chose. He stated that the cost to individual properties is estimated at about $6,000. He stated City Council Work Session / October 21,2008 Page 5 of 11