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Chairperson Steffen stated that originally be believed that the use should go on the least desirable <br />parcel but is inclined to support the staff recommendation for the public works site. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Steffen, seconded by Member Howell, to recommend to City Council to <br />approve of the Public Works Site for the proposed Water Treatment Plant. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Howell, Burandt, Cords, Heineman, <br />and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />4.05: Center Street Area Framework and Policy Plan <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented the staff report, providing <br />a highlight of the Center Street Area Framework and Policy Plan. <br /> <br />Member Howell referenced the public restroom and plaza seating area and asked if that would be <br />an additional expenditure to the $240,000. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that cost is what would be <br />needed for the architectural treatments of the pump house along with the plaza improvements and <br />would not include the panels or restroom as those would be items for future consideration. He <br />commented that the restrooms would enhance the walkability and use of the plaza area. <br /> <br />Member Heineman stated that he agrees that a restroom would be a great addition. He asked for <br />information on the cost versus benefit for the solar panels. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that he is working to <br />determine the payback that solar panels could provide. He stated that the pump house would <br />continue to remain there for a great length of time and therefore if the payback is 30 to 35 years, <br />it could still be beneficial. He stated that it could also contribute to sustainability and provide a <br />canopy/shelter from the sun. He stated that he will continue to work on that. <br /> <br />Member Heineman cautioned against investment in technology that could have a lower cost in the <br />future as that technology continues to improve. He stated that the restrooms are a needed facility. <br /> <br />Member Cords commented that he likes the idea of public restrooms but believed that almost <br />everything else would be nice to have but is not in the best interest of the City. He referenced the <br />infiltration basin that was just constructed to hold rainwater and the other elements would be nice <br />to have but would have ongoing maintenance costs. He stated that the City just imposed a large <br />cost on residents to repair roads that have not been maintained and asked why additional funds <br />would be spent at this time. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood referenced the Sapphire Street <br />sidewalk, which is a City obligation. He commented that the City would like to identify what <br />streetscapes along Center Street should look like and how those will be paid for, noting that some <br />of the improvements could be funded through development and others could be funded through <br />Economic Development Authority/ January 14, 2021 <br />Page 9 of 14 <br /> <br />