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7.02: Approve Center Street Area Capital Improvement Planning Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and recommendation from staff and the Public Works Committee to proceed and approve the planning activity outlined in the case. Councilmember Heinrich referenced pump house three and asked the cost associated with that cost. She asked for details on the current exterior facade. Park and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that the planning cost of the facade would be funded through the Municipal Water Enterprise Fund. He stated that the current exterior is painted cement block. He stated that this design work would provide the City with the design plans and estimated cost. He stated that staff is mindful of the requirements for private development in this area and the civic architecture in this area should also follow those requirements. Councilmember Heinrich asked why all of these projects are being compiled into the same case. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood explained that some of the projects are time sensitive, due to private development that has occurred adjacent, and provided additional details. Councilmember Riley stated that about one year ago, the Public Works Committee reviewed a similar case but with a larger scope. He stated that the Committee at that time stated that it did not want to move forward ahead of current progress. He explained that this is a smaller scope and would propose to catch up with the development that has occurred around these areas. He explained that the pump house was constructed in a basic manner and the area around that has developed, therefore it is time for the City to step up to match the required architectural design requirements for The COR. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she has concerns with the municipal plaza element, specifically pursuing certain amenities such as outdoor furniture. She also has reservations about a public restroom. She stated that she is not comfortable moving all of these things forward at this time. Mayor LeTourneau asked the level of planning anticipated. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the mention of furniture could include benches and other streetscape elements. He stated that while those elements do not have to be included, he would recommend they be included to provide an accurate cost estimate for the time the project is actually considered in the future. He confirmed that this is simply planning, and the actual elements of the project can be included or not included at the time the project is reviewed. Mayor LeTourneau asked for information on the recommendation to potentially include a public restroom. City Council/March 24, 2020 Page 8 of 12