Minutes - Council - 05/11/2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

City Administrator Norman replied most of the work will be covered under sewer and water, but the $90,000 would have to come under the budget amendment process, which is brought forward by the Finance Director in August. Councihnember Strommen inquired about the environmental review. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the process needs to be thought through as to whether an AUAR should be done, or the mandatory EAW. He explained by completing the AUAR at this time all the environmental issues and concerns could be addressed up fi'ont, rather than when development comes in. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised staff wants to be sure the reviews are able to be signed off in the future if they are done at this time. Councihnember Strommen suggested the addition of a public input about broad visioning where the Council can get an idea about community values that will help guide them through the planning process. She stated this should be done before getting into the drafting of the plan. City Administrator Norman replied this type of public input was part of the process in 1997. The Met Council made the comment that they did not know if they would have time for the full process. Staff asked them not to include the public input at this time, but to include it when it goes to the pttblic hearing process. Mayor Gamec commented people will want to see the City's ideas and respond positively or negatively. As elected officials they should do a lot of planning and bringing in ideas. Councilmember Strommen stated there are questions a facilitator will present to illicit a response. This would give the Council an understanding of community values and elements they feel are important, which would help guide this process. Councihnember Cook stated he would like to see the public input process when they start designing the full comprehensive plan for 2008. Councilmembcr Strommen stated this area is a large portion of the City and is an important part of any planning process. It is important for them to have an understanding of community values before they get into this process. Councilmember Kurak stated if this project should go forward it will be every bit as impacting on the City as Town Center is. She believes the people who live here should be able to have input as to what they would like to see. She inquired if the public hearings that will be held by the Planning Commission will allow this type of input. City Council/May 11, 2004 Page 28 of 36